Death crash suspect bailed

Date published: 31 March 2009


A man has been bailed in connection with a collision in which a Middleton man died.

Pedestrian Sean Keane, 23, from Alkrington, was hit by a Seat Leon on Townley Street shortly before 7.40pm on Saturday (28 March).

The 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident has been bailed until Monday 25 May pending further inquiries.

The 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released without charge, but was cautioned for possession of cannabis.

Witnesses to the collision are asked call traffic police on 0161 856 8473.

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