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Doncaster Hit-and-Run Death: Police Arrest Eight in Murder Investigation

Detectives urge drivers with dashcams to help rebuild the moments before the crash.

Overview

  • South Yorkshire Police say a silver Hyundai hit a pedestrian on Prince's Street in Doncaster on Friday night, and the 26-year-old died in hospital.
  • Following Saturday's arrests, the total held in the case has risen to eight, including a 31-year-old on suspicion of murder and two men on suspicion of assisting offenders.
  • Earlier arrests included men aged 30 and 22 on suspicion of murder and three others on suspicion of assisting offenders in the hours after the collision.
  • Four of the first five arrested were later bailed pending inquiries, and the 22-year-old murder suspect remains in police custody.
  • Officers reopened the street after forensic work, are supporting the man's family, and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to trace the car and its movements.