Murder arrest as Little Aston golf course crash victim named

Murder arrest as Little Aston golf course crash victim named

Police have made three arrests in connection to the death of Suzanne Cherry, a 62-year-old woman from Aldridge who was struck by a van on a golf course near Sutton Coldfield. The incident occurred at Aston Wood Golf Club in Little Aston on Friday, and Cherry passed away in the hospital on Tuesday night. The vehicle involved in the tragic event was part of a police pursuit, leading to the arrest of three men by officers from the West Midlands.

A 51-year-old man from Bloxwich was arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 22-year-old from Dudley was held for suspicion of manslaughter and assisting an offender. Additionally, a 41-year-old man from Worcester was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. These individuals are currently being questioned by detectives in Staffordshire as the investigation unfolds.

Following the collision, authorities are on the lookout for a man who was seen leaving Aston Wood Golf Club on foot. By gathering witness accounts and CCTV footage, police are piecing together his movements after the tragic incident. The golf club sits on the border between Staffordshire and the West Midlands, adding complexity to the investigation.

Anyone with relevant information that may aid the ongoing investigation has been encouraged to reach out to Staffordshire Police. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is also involved in probing the events leading up to the collision, particularly the activities of West Midlands Police in response to reports of suspicious behavior involving the vehicle

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