A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a Volkswagen Touareg in Barnsley. The incident occurred around 4:55 PM on Friday on Rose Tree Avenue in the Cudworth area, according to multiple sources.
Key Takeaways
Five individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a Volkswagen Touareg in Barnsley. The victim has been identified as Liam Green, 45. Police are appealing for information as the investigation continues.
- Fifth person arrested brings total to five
- Victim identified as Liam Green, 45
- Family pays tribute: 'We hope you're at peace now'
- Four suspects in custody; one released on bail
The victim has been identified as Liam Green, 45. His family released a statement saying, 'We hope you're at peace now. We all love you very much, sending you big hugs from your mam, sons, brother and family.'
Five individuals—a 60-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, a 33-year-old man, and now a 53-year-old man—have been taken into custody following the crash. Emergency services responded to reports of the collision, with the pedestrian pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation remains in its early stages, according to Detective Chief Inspector Simon Cartwright, who emphasized that detectives are working diligently to piece together the circumstances of what happened. Officers will remain in Rose Tree Avenue carrying out further enquiries and urged anyone with information to come forward.
A crime scene remains in place as police carry out their investigations. Anyone with information has been urged to contact South Yorkshire Police or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers.
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