Forest Park and Ride death: Man charged with murder

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Forest Park and Ride
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Forest Park and Ride was closed while investigations took place

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a pedestrian hit by a car at a tram park and ride.

Omar Shafiq, 48, was killed in a crash at Forest Park and Ride in Forest Fields, Nottingham, in the early hours of Tuesday.

Marius Caraleanu, of Radford, has been charged with murder and failing to stop after a road collision in connection with the crash.

He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Omar ShafiqImage source, Nottinghamshire Police
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Omar Shafiq's family said he was a "wonderful man that was loved"

An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail.

A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder was earlier released without charge.

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