Beswick murder investigation as man 'hit by Land Rover'

The man was found "unresponsive" in Olympic Street, which is less than a mile from Manchester City's Etihad stadium

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died after being hit by a vehicle on a street in Manchester.

Officers said the man, 57, was hit in Olympic Street in Beswick just before 11:00 GMT on Saturday.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said he was "unresponsive" and pronounced dead at the scene.

The force said it believed the vehicle to be a black Land Rover and no arrests had been made.

GMP has appealed for any CCTV or dashcam footage and also praised local residents who tried to help the man.

Det Insp Rachel Smith said: "I would like to thank the brave members of public who immediately came to assist the victim as emergency services arrived at the scene.

"This is a tragic incident where a man has lost his life and our priority at this time is supporting his family and getting them the answers they deserve.

"Our thoughts remain with them at this devastating time. I understand and share the shock that this incident will cause the community."