A man has died following a crash in Kenilworth last night (Sunday 2 November).

Emergency services were called to Leamington Road at around 8.20pm, following a report of a car hitting a pedestrian.

The pedestrian - a man in his 30s - was taken to hospital by ambulance where he later died.

His next of kin has been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

A 39-year-old man from Kenilworth was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of death by dangerous driving. He is currently in police custody.

Warwickshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following the incident.

The road was closed for an extended period of time while emergency services attended the scene.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a critical care car from The Air Ambulance Service responded to the scene.

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "When ambulance staff arrived on scene they found a man, a pedestrian, being given CPR by police.

"Crews immediately took over resuscitation efforts to perform advanced life support before rapidly conveying him to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency care.

"Sadly, nothing could be done to save the man, and he died later in hospital."