A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a car hit a group of people outside a Stockport bar, killing a 30-year-old man.



Two other men, aged 31 and 33, sustained minor injuries when the black Audi A4 hit several people outside the Salisbury Club in Brinnington at about 10.45pm on Sunday.

The victim was formally identified as Nathan Marshall. He was taken to hospital following the collision but later died. Witnesses told local press how members of the public tried to help him as he lay injured in the road.

Police believe the driver fled the scene in the Audi, which was later found abandoned in the second lane of the M60 motorway, a five-minute drive from the scene. Witnesses reported seeing the driver climbing over a fence and running away.

Following a call for information about the incident on Monday, a 30-year-old man presented himself at Central Park police station at 10pm and was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to Greater Manchester police.

In a tribute issued through Greater Manchester police, Marshall’s family said: “Nathan was our much loved son. He was kind and loving and a wonderful friend to the many people who knew and cared about him.

“Nathan was our first born. He lit up the room when he was alive. Living without him will be the hardest thing we will do as a family and we are devastated by our loss. We would like to ask you to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”



Floral tributes had been left at the scene of the crash on Tuesday. Police said specially trained officers were supporting the victim’s family.



Insp Andy Butterworth, from GMP’s major incident team, said: “Our investigation does not stop here and we are continuing to question the man in custody.

“We are still gathering information from witnesses and will continue to recover any details which can help explain this man’s last moments and provide his family with the answers they deserve. He and his family continue to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds at this heartbreaking time.”

Anyone with information can contact the police on 0161 856 9790 quoting reference number 2575 of 27 May, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

