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A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was run over and killed trying to stop a thief stealing her sports car in Greater Manchester.

Lynda Hankey, 42, was thrown on to the bonnet of her MG after she saw the man in the driver's seat of the car outside her home in Worsley Mesnes.

The incident on Thursday was witnessed by her partner, Jamie Hudson, and Ms Hudson's five-year-old son.

Detectives have arrested the man on suspicion of murder.

Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, leading the investigation, said a team of 30 detectives had been working on the inquiry.

Car found

He said: "I'm really pleased to say that because of a member of the public hearing the news stories today we have now recovered Lynda's vehicle and are carrying out a detailed forensic investigation of that vehicle."

Although a man is being questioned, the detective said there could be further arrests.

"I would be clear that our team of detectives will do absolutely everything they can to bring those people to justice as soon as possible. That, at this moment, is our priority," he said.

Police believe a number of people may have been involved in the theft

"Our thoughts are very much with Lynda's family at this horrific time following this sad death.

"The individuals involved are extremely callous, with very little regard for life."

Prestt Grove and Cornwallis Road were closed off while officers dealt with the incident on Thursday night.

Ms Hankey was struck when she stepped in front of the car, which she had left running, at about 1620 GMT.

"The offender drove straight at her and knocked her into the air, leaving her severely injured," the detective added.

"Very sadly Jamie and her son witnessed this," he said, adding that the pair had been left "absolutely devastated".

Officers remain in the neighbourhood making door-to-door inquiries and offering reassurance to the tight-knit community, he added.

Members of the public have been urged not to leave cars running unattended because of the threat of theft.

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Originally posted by danbear
I'm sure the Headgasket went shortly after

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Originally posted by J da Silva
I can honeslty say if this happened to me, I would just watch them take the car and give myself a little telling off, it's insured, I can buy a new car it's not a problem, she should have just let them take it, rather than try and stop them.

RIP anyway, poor kid having to witness that.

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Originally posted by J da Silva
I can honeslty say if this happened to me, I would just watch them take the car and give myself a little telling off, it's insured, I can buy a new car it's not a problem, she should have just let them take it, rather than try and stop them.

RIP anyway, poor kid having to witness that.

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insurance would turn there nose up tbh keys in the car and engine running

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Originally posted by J da Silva
I can honeslty say if this happened to me, I would just watch them take the car and give myself a little telling off, it's insured, I can buy a new car it's not a problem, she should have just let them take it, rather than try and stop them.

RIP anyway, poor kid having to witness that.

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insurance would turn there nose up tbh keys in the car and engine running

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I'm sure a law abiding citizen like myself can use my intelligence to just tell the police that they opened my front door and made me give them the keys, they wouldn't really get believed with any denial they came out with.

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Originally posted by Adge
this is near where i live, full of scum bags

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