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Two arrested after man's body found near Clifton pub

Police are investigating the death of a man who is believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run after his body was found outside a pub in Clifton. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

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Woman arrested in connection with Bristol "hit and run"

The man's body was found near the University of Bristol's student union in Clifton Credit: ITV News

Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the body of a man was found in Bristol

Emergency services were called to the Richmond Pub in Clifton after the a body was found near the University of Bristol's student union on Saturday morning.

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and remains in custody for questioning.

“We have a team of officers and staff working on this and despite an arrest being made this is still an active and ongoing inquiry.

“A post-mortem examination is due to take place later today to establish the cause of the man’s death and following this a formal identification procedure will take place.

“I’m really grateful for all the support we’ve been already given by the public but we still need people to call in with any information they have.”

– Det Supt Carolyn Belafonte

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