Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman hit by car and killed in Oswestry
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman after a crash in Oswestry town centre.
The woman and another pedestrian were hit by a car which left the road on Willow Street outside the Grill Out takeaway at around 2.50am.
The second victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment.
Both pedestrians were transferred to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance but the 22-year-old woman died shortly after arrival.
West Mercia Police has now arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “Thank you to the public for sharing our appeal and coming forward with information which has been vital in making this arrest.
“There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues. Please feel free to speak to any of our officers if you have any concerns; we are here to help.”
The immediate streets - including Willow Road - around where the incident took place continue to be cordoned off.
