SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Woman released without charge over Bruton hit and run

A WOMAN in her 40s, arrested in connection with the death of an 84-year-old man following a hit and run incident in Bruton last week, has been released without charge.

A man, also in his 40s, who was arrested at the same time, remains in police custody. Officers have been granted a further 36 hours to question him.

The incident happened at about 8.35pm on Tuesday (October 14, 2014). The victim was going to a local shop with his two dogs.

He was found lying in the road with serious head injuries shortly afterwards. Despite being given treatment at the scene he died later.

Anyone with information can contact Yeovil CID urgently on the force number 101, quoting reference 101170/14.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report it on-line using the following link bit.ly/1pwX4Zm quoting the above reference number.

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