Mansfield: Man arrested on suspicion of murder of woman in Pleasley hit-and-run incident
A man has been arrested in Mansfield on suspicion of the murder of a woman in Pleasley.
The A 23-year-old was arrested in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) and is now in custody at St Mary’s Wharf Police Station in Derby and will be interviewed by officers.
Mum of one Alana Armstrong was killed after a hit-and-run incident in Pleasley on November 26 – she was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision between a 4x4 and an e-bike, on which the 25-year-old was riding pillion, in Batley Lane at around 8pm.
The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, remains in hospital having had part of his leg amputated as a result of the collision.
Det Insp Steve Shaw, of Derbyshire Police, said: “We are now nearly a week on from Alana’s death and the response from the public has been nothing short of fantastic.
“We have received information from dozens of people which has been absolutely crucial to bringing about this arrest.
“We still want to hear from anyone who has not already come forward with information that can assist our investigation which you can do in confidence to the force, or completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers.”
To contact the incident room directly, visit mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM24A62-PO1
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You can also call the police on 101or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.