A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run incident.

The woman and another pedestrian were struck by a car which mounted a kerb outside the Grill Out restaurant in Oswestry at around 2.50am on Sunday, police said.

She was rushed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but died shortly after arrival.

The second person suffered serious injuries and is being treated in hospital.

After an appeal was issued to trace the driver, West Mercia Police said a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, said: “Thank you to the public for sharing our appeal and coming forward with information which has been vital in making this arrest.

“There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues.

“Please feel free to speak to any of our officers if you have any concerns; we are here to help.”

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