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Three arrested after man riding electric bike dies following collision with car in Birmingham

Three men have been arrested after a man was tragically killed after being hit by a car at the junction with Moat Lane and Vera Road in Sheldon at 11.55pm on Tuesday night.

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The incident took place at the junction of Vera Road and Moat Lane. Photo: Google.

The man, who was 22 years old, was riding an electric bike and sadly died at the scene.

The vehicle involved, believed to be a white Seat Leon, left the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace the car. The man’s family is being supported by family liaison officers.

The area is currently cordoned off while inquiries continue.

Three men, aged 17, 19 and 20, were arrested from an address in Yardley in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody.

West Midlands Police added: "We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Moat Lane, Coventry Road and Vera Road areas just before, or after, the collision. We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage.

"You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quoting log 5203 of 1/8."

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