Man dies after car crashes into tree

The man was pulled from the car but was pronounced dead at the scene

A man in his 30s has died after the car he was travelling in left the road and crashed into a tree in Rutland.

Leicestershire Police was called at 19:20 BST on Friday after a single-vehicle crash involving a black Vauxhall Astra in Ketton Road, between the A6121 and North Luffenham.

When officers arrived the man had been pulled from the car and the vehicle was alight, police said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, the force added.

Det Sgt Jack Cornick said: "We have an account from one witness, but we know this black Astra was driving behind another car.

"I'd like to speak to the driver of that car to see whether they have any helpful information about the collision.

"I'd also like to speak to anyone who saw the Astra as it was leaving Ketton and who may have dashcam footage of the car.

"Any small piece of information may be helpful."