Netherton: Boy, 17, arrested over death of man hit by car
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A boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was knocked down.
David Francis was struck by a black Audi S8, which was believed to have been stolen in St Helens, on Morgan Mews in Netherton on Thursday, Merseyside Police said.
The 63-year-old, who was known locally as "Litherland Running Man", was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force said a 17-year-old by was being held for questioning.
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