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Two Arrested in Manchester Murder Investigation After Man Killed Trying to Prevent Car Theft

A 57-year-old man was fatally hit by his own Land Rover in Beswick, with police launching a murder probe and appealing for witnesses.

  • A 57-year-old man was killed in Manchester's Beswick area after being hit by his own Land Rover, which was being stolen.
  • Two men, aged 35 and 43, have been arrested in connection with the incident, with the former suspected of murder and the latter of assisting an offender.
  • The victim was attempting to prevent his car from being stolen when he was struck.
  • Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
  • Residents described the incident as 'horrible' and expressed shock, noting the usually quiet nature of the area.
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