Man killed in suspected hit-and-run with Land Rover in Manchester

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a suspected hit-and-run by a black Land Rover in Manchester.

Police were called just before 11am on Saturday to reports of an unresponsive man on Olympic Street, a residential road in the east of the city, just a 15-minute walk from Manchester City’s Etihad stadium.

The 57-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of the public and emergency services to save his life, Greater Manchester Police said.

Police are yet to make any arrests, and said on Sunday they had launched a murder investigation as they seek to piece together a timeline of the events leading up to the man’s death.

At this stage initial enquiries suggest the man was hit by a vehicle believed to be a black Land Rover, the force said.

Detective inspector Rachel Smith said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the brave members of public who immediately came to assist the victim as emergency services arrived at the scene.

“This is a tragic incident where a man has lost his life and our priority at this time is supporting his family and getting them the answers they deserve. Our thoughts remain with them at this devastating time.

“I understand and share the shock that this incident will cause the community. I want to reassure residents that we have specialist officers working diligently to piece together a full timeline of events leading up to this incident.

“I ask anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area this morning to come forward and know that any information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage. Regardless of how small this detail may seem; it could be key to our investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 1172 of 16 March 2024. You can also use their Live Chat service on the GMP website.