Man Killed In Bolton Hit And Run Named

Police in Bolton have named a man killed in a hit and run over the weekend.

61 year old Jack Hindley of Bromwich Street died in the crash on Saturday (4th June).

Police were called to Moor Lane at 11:45pm after reports of a collision.

When officers got there they discovered a car had crashed into the man but failed to stop at the scene.

Mr Hindley died at the scene.

A car, believed to be the one involved in the collision, arrived back at the scene while officers were still working there.

Two men, aged 23 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed until 16 June 2011, pending further inquiries