Woman hit by car in Sheffield named as Marcia Grant after 12-year-old arrested

The family of a woman who died after being hit by a car in Sheffield say her death has sent "shockwaves through all who knew her".

Marcia Grant, 60, died after the collision in Hemper Laner, in the Greenhill area of the city, at around 7.10pm on Wednesday (5 April).

A 12-year-old boy was found a short time later and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.In a statement Marcia Grant’s family said: “Marcia was a warm, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and a pillar of her community.

"Her loss has already sent shockwaves through all who knew her or was lucky enough to be included in her orbit. We ask for privacy at this time while further investigations are underway and the Family try to come to terms with this enormous loss.”

Det Ch Insp Andrea Bowell, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "This will be a deeply distressing time for the families of those involved in this incident, and I would ask their privacy is respected as they seek to understand what has happened."

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