Two held over fatal hit-and-run crash

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Pedestrian Russell Ward died at the scene in Priory Road

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Two men have been arrested after a hit-and-run crash in Hastings in May.

Sussex Police said Jordan Stillwell, 22, and Reuben Nelson, 20, had both been bailed under strict conditions while the investigation continues.

Pedestrian Russell Ward was crossing Priory Road on 5 May when he was hit by a motorcycle which failed to stop. He died at the scene.

Paying tribute to him earlier this month, Mr Ward's family said he was a keen sportsman and team player who had an outstanding memory for musical scores and "never forgot a melody once he had played it".

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Russell Ward's family paid tribute to him earlier this month

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