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Murder arrests after man hit by car dies

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The man was hit by a white Volkswagen in Cudworth on Friday

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pedestrian was hit by a car near Barnsley on Friday evening.

The 45-year-old man died at the scene after he was struck by a white Volkswagen Touareg on Rose Tree Avenue in Cudworth at about 16:55 BST on Friday, police said.

A 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

Det Ch Insp Simon Cartwright said Rose Tree Avenue would remain closed as investigations continued and urged anyone with information to contact South Yorkshire Police.

He said: "Our investigation into this tragic incident is still in its early stages and our thoughts first and foremost are with the victim's family, friends and loved ones."

A bunch of white and yellow flowers leaning against a wall on a residential street. Houses on either side of the street and cars parked along the street.
Flowers have been left at the scene in Cudworth

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