Police appeal for witnesses to suspected hit-and-run that claimed Tralee man’s life in UK

Police in the UK are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which claimed the life of a Tralee man.

Shane Scannell was taken to hospital in the early hours of May 21st after he was found unresponsive on South Street in Epsom following a suspected hit and run.

The 44-year-old subsequently died from his injuries last week.

Police in Epsom are appealing for information and want to hear from anyone who was in the South Street area between 12am and 12.15am on May 21st.

Police initially arrested a 59-year-old man relating to the incident, but he was later released on bail.