Peterborough man arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed after being struck and killed with a van

A Peterborough man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was struck and killed by a van last night (Wednesday).
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Police were called at 11.14pm by the ambulance service with a report of a man being struck in Gull Drove, Guyhirn.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics but pronounced dead at just before midnight.

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The van remained at the scene and a 31-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested. He is being held at Thorpe Wood Police Station on suspicion of murder and driving while over the legal alcohol limit.

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Detectives are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone who was in the area, or has any information, to get in touch. They would particularly like to speak to anyone with dash cam footage or CCTV of the white Vauxhall van involved in the area.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or visit their website