Man arrested over 'hit-and-run' death of seven-year-old William Brown

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A man has been arrested over the death of tragic schoolboy William Brown. The seven-year-old died after being struck by two cars while trying to fetch his ball when playing with friends.One of the drivers fled the scene, sparking a police manhunt to track him down.

A 49-year-old was then detained by officers this afternoon.His arrest over the fatal crash, which took place in Folkestone, Kent, on Wednesday afternoon, was confirmed by Kent Police this evening.The arrest followed William's dad, William Snr, making a plea for information and for the driver of the unidentified car or van - which left the scene before emergency services arrived - to come forward.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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