Woman, 44, killed in Christmas night hit and run named

Police have released pictures of a damaged car after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Christmas Day.

Mother-of-two Sharon Hamnett was killed as she used a pelican crossing near Manchester City Centre around 9pm on Christmas night. 

The 44-year-old victim died a short time later in hospital. 

Sharon Hamnett, 44, was killed following a hit-and-run on Christmas night in Manchester

Ms Hamnett, pictured, died in hospital shortly after being struck by the car on Monday 

Ms Hamnett, pictured, died in hospital shortly after being struck by the car on Monday 

Police believe this Blue Peugeot 2008 on Irish number plates was involved in a hit and run collision which killed 44-year-old mother of two Sharon Hamnett on Christmas night

Police believe this Blue Peugeot 2008 on Irish number plates was involved in a hit and run collision which killed 44-year-old mother of two Sharon Hamnett on Christmas night

Ms Hamnett was walking home after spending Christmas Day with family when she was killed.  

Friends expressed their shock at the tragedy on social media.

Writing on Facebook, Nicola O’Malley described the news as ‘absolutely heartbreaking’.

‘I can’t believe it,’ she added.

‘RIP Sharon. Thinking of all her family today. I’m absolutely gutted.’

Angela Speirs Rawlinson wrote: ‘Such sad news for all the family, friends and all of Miles Platting.’

Lisa Chinejani said: ‘Gutted, thinking of you all. RIP Sharon.’ 

Sgt Lee Westhead said: ‘We sadly had to inform a family on Christmas Day that their loved one has died, a time when other families were enjoying the festivities – our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

Greater Manchester Police have released photographs of the 2013 Peugeot 2008

Greater Manchester Police have released photographs of the 2013 Peugeot 2008

‘This is a complex and fast moving investigation and I am appealing to the public to help us – we urgently need to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision or anyone who was with or spoke to the driver immediately before or after the collision.

‘Although the area wasn’t as busy as usual, there were some other people and motorists in the area at the time. If you saw the collision or have any information that can help us, please call us.

‘The car involved would have been damaged to the front in the collision. This may be something that people may have noticed.

‘I’d also ask anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch if you have anything recorded from the area last night.’ 

Police have released photographs of a damaged Peugeot 2008 from late 2013 on Tipperary North number plates from the Irish Republic. 

Images of the vehicle have been released by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as they appeal for witnesses. 

Police Sergeant Brian Orr, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘We are releasing the photos of this vehicle so that people know exactly what information we are looking for in our investigation.

The car was abandoned near the scene of a fatal collision and appears to have been damaged

The car was abandoned near the scene of a fatal collision and appears to have been damaged

Officers want to known where the car was in the hours before the fatal collision 

Officers want to known where the car was in the hours before the fatal collision 

‘If you saw the Peugeot on Christmas Day prior to the collision in the Manchester area or another area, please get in touch with us as soon as you can.

‘We’ve examined CCTV in the area and are keen to speak to three men who were seen walking along Oldham Road, near to the junction of Queens Road shortly after the collision took place.

‘Did you see them? Did you see anyone in the car? We need to hear from you if you did to find out exactly what happened and who is responsible for this tragedy.’

A 32-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released without charge.



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