A FRODSHAM man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who died following a suspected hit and run incident on Sunday.

Police were called to Fluin Lane shortly after 5.20pm where they found an elderly man suffering from serious injuries afterbeing involved in a collision with a car. It is believed the driver fled the scene following the incident.

The man was taken to Warrington Hospital but died from his injuries.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. He is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who stopped to help the injured man, is asked to contact DS Colin Westgate on 0845 458 0000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.