Fifth suspect arrested in Barnsley murder probe after pedestrian killed in collision

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Fifth suspect arrested in Barnsley murder probe after pedestrian killed in collision
Fifth suspect arrested in Barnsley murder probe after pedestrian killed in collision

A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a pedestrian killed in a crash in Barnsley.

Liam Green, 45, died at the scene on Friday after being struck by a white Volkswagen Touareg in Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth, at around 4:55 PM, according to South Yorkshire Police. 

The police stated that a 53-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and remains in police custody, along with a 60-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman who were arrested on Friday.

All were arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy who were arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday have both been released on bail.

Paying tribute to the 45-year-old, Mr. Green’s family said: “We hope you’re at peace now.

“We all love you very much, sending you big hugs from your mom, sons, brother, and family.”

Editorial Team

Emma Davis

Deputy Editor

South Yorkshire Police, Death, Murder, Crash, Arrested

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