Arrest after man dies in two-vehicle crash

The driver, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene

A man has died in a crash involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle with a trailer in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police said officers were called to a stretch of the A447 Hinckley Road at Cadeby, near Market Bosworth, at 12:36 GMT on Thursday.

A man in his 50s, who had been driving a black BMW, was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

Det Sgt Jack Cornick said: "Inquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances of the collision.

"We have been speaking to witnesses but urge anyone with any information, who has not yet made contact with us, to get in touch."