Altrincham crash: Man charged over fatal hit-and-run

Police released images of the purple Volkswagen taken from CCTV following the fatal crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after an 18-year-old was knocked down and killed.

Marcus Simmons-Allen was struck by a Volkswagen Scirocco on George Richards Way in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, at about 21:00 BST on 10 October.

Greater Manchester Police said Mr Simmons-Allen was hit by a stolen car that failed to stop at the scene.

Connor Matthews, 22, of Portland Road, Stretford, is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court later.

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