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Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Boy, 19, killed while crossing road in horror hit-and-run as two teens, 15 and 19, are arrested
The suspects fled the scene before emergency services could arrive SMASH TRAGEDY Boy, 19, killed while crossing road in horror hit-and-run as two teens, 15 and 19, are arrested Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 19-YEAR-OLD has died and two teens have been arrested following a fatal traffic collision in Leeds. Around 10pm last night a man Ford was struck as he walked near Leeds Urban Bike Path. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The car, a red Ford Focus, failed to stop at the scene where the pedestrian was sadly killed. Two arrests have now been made in relation to the incident with a 15-year-old male and a 19-year-old male taken into custody. The horror crash occurred on Middleton Ring Road, Beeston Park, with police asking witnesses to come forward. Police are appealing for any information as they launch a probe into the hit-and-run. The Major Collision and Enquiry Team has asked for any dash cam footage to be submitted and any witnesses to come forward. DCI James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation, said: 'A substantial number of enquiries remain ongoing today into this very serious collision which has tragically resulted in the death of a young male. 'We are supporting his family and continue to hold two males in custody following their arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 'We are actively appealing for information and footage to assist the investigation and would like to speak to anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or phone footage of the collision, or of the car involved, just before it took place. 'Information can be given to MCET on 101 or online at referencing police log 2115 of 16 May. '
Metro
17-05-2025
- Metro
Two teenagers arrested after manhunt over fatal hit and run in Leeds
A 19-year-old pedestrian is dead, and two other teenagers have been arrested after a hit-and-run in Leeds. Around 10 pm yesterday evening, a red Ford Focus turned onto the ring road in Beeston Park when it struck a man who was walking near Leeds Urban Bike Path. The suspects fled from the scene. Emergency services attended, but the teenager passed away at the roadside. West Yorkshire Police have now arrested two males aged 15 and 19 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The Ford Focus involved has been recovered by officers as the investigation into the accident continues. The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) are seeking witnesses to the incident and would like to speak to anyone who saw or has dashcam footage. Officer James Entwistle said: 'A substantial number of enquiries remain ongoing today into this very serious collision, which has tragically resulted in the death of a young male. 'We are supporting his family and continue to hold two males in custody following their arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 'We are actively appealing for information and footage to assist the investigation and would like to speak to anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or phone footage of the collision, or of the car involved, just before it took place.' More Trending Earlier this year, a similar hit-and-run saw two other teenagers arrested for the death of a woman near a school in north London. The pair, aged 18 and 19, were detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. The woman in her 60s was knocked down on Grahame Park Way in Colindale by a car that police said had been trying to evade officers. The crash was witnessed by children and parents heading to and from the nearby primary and secondary schools during pick-up time. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Leeds United fan, 23, in coma after falling from tree during club's promotion parade MORE: Man arrested after two women shot with a crossbow dies from self-inflicted injury MORE: Crossbow attack suspect who 'targeted women' fuelled by 'misogynistic rage'
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Dad killed in Leeds hit and run 'lived and breathed his IVF miracle son'
A cyclist killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash which saw the vehicle later burnt and abandoned has been described as a loving father. John Shelton, 48, died at the scene after being hit by a white Volkswagen Golf on a single-carriageway near Micklefield, Leeds on Monday. The drivers who were travelling in the same direction as the dad of one failed to stop at the scene, police say. Their vehicle was later found abandoned and burnt out. Two males have since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, confirmed West Yorkshire Police. In a tribute, Mr Shelton's devastated wife Lucy said: "John has been tragically taken from us following horrific circumstances of his death and life will never be the same again. He was a much loved dad, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague. He will be remembered as one of a kind and we will cherish our memories and they will live on as we navigate supporting our son with a life without his dad." The collision happened at around 2pm on Monday when Mr Shelton was riding along a long and straight single-carriageway section of the rural road. The Golf was found abandoned in the Potternewton area of Leeds, approximately 10 miles away. Mr Shelton, who was from Wigan, Greater Manchester, "would always try and help family," his wife continued. In a statement released via West Yorkshire Police, she added: "John had a warm heart and would always try and help family, friends and colleagues. "He lived and breathed for our five- year-old son who was our IVF/ICSI miracle and we were making plans over the coming months to make memories with our son." Officers from the Major Collison and Enquiry Team (MCET) are continuing to investigate Monday's collision. Detective Inspector Paul Conroy of the Major Collision and Enquiry Team, said: "Our hearts go out to John's family at what is a desperately sad time, and I want to reassure the public that we have multiple active enquiries ongoing into this incident. "Two people have been arrested and released on bail, but we continue to strongly urge anyone who can assist our investigation into this hit and run collision to come forwards. Information and footage from the public is always vital in these enquiries and I want to thank those who have spoken with us so far." The investigation comes as a six-year-old girl who was hit by a Range Rover died in hospital on Tuesday. She was struck on a residential road in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, on Monday night.
