Man hit by a car in Clowne has died

A man who was hit by a car during an incident in Clowne has died in hospital.

The man, who has been named as 32 year old Andrew Thorpe, of Barlborough, was hit by a car following an altercation on Rotherham Road at approximately 11.55pm on Thursday 25 July.

Mr Thorpe was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries, but died in the early hours of Thursday 1 August.

Two men aged 66 and 42 who were arrested in connection with the incident remain on police bail, pending further inquiries.

Our officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or any information which may assist with our investigation, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.

Please quote the reference number 19000391574 in any correspondence.

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• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.                                                                                  

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.