COPS have arrested a third person on suspicion of murder after a dad died when he was hit by a car on Christmas Day.
Kirk Marsden, 37, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside the Gate bar on Moorgate street in Blackburn, Lancashire, on Wednesday, where he suffered serious injuries.
He died on Boxing Day morning at Royal Preston Hospital.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday evening on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody, said Lancashire Police.
Cops earlier arrested a 58-year-old man of no fixed address and a 31-year-old man from Blackburn – both on suspicion of murder.
The 35-year-old remains in custody and the 58-year-old has been released on conditional bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Bryony Midgley, from Lancashire Police’s major investigation team, said: “Our thoughts continue to be with Kirk’s family and loved ones at this extremely sad and distressing time.
“The family are being supported by specially trained officers and remain at the forefront of our minds.
“Nobody should have to go through what they are going through, particularly at this time of year.
“As part of this fast-paced investigation, we have made a further arrest today.”
She continued: “On the night we recovered a Toyota Land Cruiser from a car park in Brindle Street, after it had travelled down Livesey Branch Road following the fatal collision.
“I would ask anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam which covered the area between Livesey Branch Road and Brindle Street between 4.30pm and 5pm on Christmas Day to check their footage.
“If you have captured a Toyota Land Cruiser please make contact with my team.
“We know there was an altercation in The Gate prior to the fatal incident outside, which is linked.
“I would ask any witnesses we haven’t already spoken to or anybody with mobile phone footage to also make contact with my team.”
The police spokeswoman said the case was being treated as an “isolated incident”.
She added: “I am aware that news of this incident will cause some concern in the community. I’d like to reassure everyone that we have increased reassurance patrols in the area.”
Kirk’s family said he was “a well-loved son, brother and uncle who will be sorely missed”.
They said: “Rest with your dad now in heaven.”
The family added: “To our hero, spread your wings far and wide, your partner Leanne and your babies love you millions.
“You really were like no other, goodnight.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to call 101, quoting log 747 of 27th December 2024
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