Murder arrest after 60-year-old hit by car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 60-yearold who was struck by a car.

The victim, who has been identified as Robert Duggan, was found seriously injured in the road after police were called to reports of a disturbance in Axe Close, Luton, at about 9.05am on Saturday. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Bedfordshire Police said a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody for questioning.

Det Insp Iain Macpherson said police were “carrying out numerous lines of enquiry”.