Didsbury crash: Driver held after man knocked down and killed

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Police at the scene in Didsbury, ManchesterImage source, Tom Mullen/BBC
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The man was treated at the scene by paramedics but later died in hospital

A driver has been arrested after a 86-year-old pedestrian was knocked down and killed.

The man died in hospital after he was struck by a Toyota Aygo in Didsbury, Manchester, at 14:15 GMT on Monday.

Greater Manchester Police said a 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene and was being held for questioning.

The force urged anyone who witnessed the crash at the junction of Parrs Wood Road and School Lane to come forward with information.

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