Murder Probe Launched After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Dagenham
Police have opened a murder investigation after a man was fatally injured in a shocking hit-and-run in Dagenham. The incident happened late on Sunday, 13 September, in a car park on Whalebone Lane South.
Man, 47, Dies at Scene After Being Hit by Car
Officers and paramedics rushed to the scene at 11.34pm following reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car. A 47-year-old man was found seriously hurt but sadly died shortly after.
Detectives say the vehicle involved fled the scene. A post-mortem is planned, and efforts to find the victim’s next of kin are underway.
Cops Appeal for Witnesses as No Arrests Made
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Wrigley said: “We believe the victim was deliberately harmed and we are treating this incident as a murder inquiry. We need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious.”
Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch. Call 101 quoting CAD 8443/13Sep, tweet @MetCC, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
