Man, 30, dies in Newham hit and run as police hunt driver

A man, 30, has died in a hit and run in Newham this morning (Sunday, March 24). Police said they were called to a 'disturbance' in East Ham in East London.

The incident happened at around 5.11am on Barking Road, at the junction with Arragon Road. Police were called to reports of a disturbance and a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

The car did not stop at the scene. Police are looking for it and the driver. Met officers arrived on scene and began administering CPR before London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance paramedics treated the man. Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A crime scene is in place as police search for the driver and car that fled the scene (file image) (Image: Ollie Millington/Getty Images)

Officers believe they know who the man is and his next of kin have been made are aware. As police carry out their investigation a crime scene is in place and officers are working to establish what happened.

There have been no arrests at this time. To share information and material with police, call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 1281/24 Mar.

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