West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in Shropshire.

A statement from West Mercia Police said:

We are appealing for information after the tragic death of a 26-year-old man in Shropshire.

Officers investigating this incident believe that the man was walking along the B4368 between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock in the early hours of Saturday morning (30 April), where he was hit by a vehicle that failed to stop.

Police officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene but sadly the man had died.

💬 Detective Inspector Dafydd Jones said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

“We continue to carry out enquiries and ask anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has dash-cam footage to please get in touch by calling 101 quoting incident 96 i of 30 April.”

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