38-year-old man killed in city centre road collision is named

A 38-year-old man who was killed in a collision on Bristol Street in Birmingham has been named as Alex Knight.

Police believe that he was crossing the road at the junction of Bristol Street and Belgrave Middleway when he was hit by a black Seat Leon just after 1.30am on Saturday morning (1 December).

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Alex's family have released the following statement:

Detective Sergeant Alan Hands from West Midlands Police said:

Officers are urging anyone who saw what happened or has any information to come forward.