Cops hunt killer driver after dad, 30, and his dog ‘deliberately’ hit by car on city street following a row nearby
MURDER cops have launched a manhunt for a killer driver who mowed down a dad and his dog on a city street after a row nearby.
"True geezer" Andrew Flamson, 30, suffered fatal head injuries after the hit-and-run in Coventry, West Mids on Tuesday.
Paramedics rushed him to hospital after the horror. However, despite the efforts of doctors, he died on Friday afternoon.
The father-of-one had been walking along Grosvenor Road with a friend and a dog when they were all hit by a silver Ford Mondeo.
His friend remains in a serious condition in hospital.
The dog suffered severe injuries and was put down.
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Officers investigating the crash believe the driver deliberately ran Mr Flamson down.
Two groups of people had been involved in a street row in the area at around 11pm - with the fight appearing to be a "catalyst".
Detective Inspector Sangha from West Midland Police's Homicide Unit said: "A boy has been left without his dad due to the actions of the driver.
"We need to trace the offenders and get justice for Andrew's family.
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"I need anyone who witnessed the disorder, saw the collision or the silver Mondeo driving away to get in touch as soon as possible.
"In particular, we are keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage to get in touch.
"If you have any information no matter how small, please contact us. The smallest bit of information could help our investigation."
Mr Flamson's family, who are being supported by family liaison officers, shared a photo of him alongside a moving tribute.
"Andrew was much-loved by many people," they said.
"We've received messages from all over the country from the party and dance scene. Music was Andrew's life."
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Brother Matt told a vigil will take place tonight.
"Andy was a popular guy," he said.
"We want everyone to come together and show love.
"He was well known due to his love of music, he was friends with circles in Wales and all the way up to the north."
News of Mr Flamson's death comes amid a series of tragic crashes around the country.
A six-month-old baby boy has died after a blue Ford Focus smashed into a parked car and flipped in Clacton, Essex.
A boy has been left without his dad... we need to get justice for Andrew's family
The smash happened in Cherry Tree Avenue at around 6.45 pm on Wednesday.
A woman who is not related to the baby has been arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences, including causing death by dangerous driving.
Two people, a man and a woman, were killed in a collision in Battersea, London in the early hours of this morning.
They were fatally injured when a Mini Cooper flipped onto its roof.
A 22-year-old woman was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
And a three-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a tractor near Bury in Greater Manchester.
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He lost his life before reaching the hospital.
Police are investigating.