A 36-year-old man remains in custody
Police have launched a murder investigation following reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Plymouth.
Officers were called to Leigham Manor Drive at around 8.55pm on Wednesday 21 March where the pedestrian, a local man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at scene.
It was reported that the car left the scene and was located in the Marsh Mills retail park a short time later - officers have since seized the vehicle.
A 36-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Senior investigating officer, detective inspector Ilona Robson said: “Following enquiries last night, one man remains in police custody and we are not seeking anyone else in connection to this matter.
“Cordons remain in place today whilst our enquiries are ongoing, and members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area today.
“I would ask that anyone who has any information, relevant dash cam or CCTV footage which may assist our investigation, to report it to us."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to report it online here quoting log 720 of 22 March.
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