Pleasley murder sees Land Rover Discovery ram e-bike in horror hit and run

A 25-year-old woman who was riding pillion on one of the bikes was declared dead at the scene in Pleasley, Derbyshire, after the shocking collision on Tuesday evening

A murder probe is underway after a Land Rover Discovery rammed an e-bike - causing both the rider and pillion to fall off the vehicle.

The car followed two electric bikes on a rural lane near Pleasley, Derbyshire, at around 8pm on Tuesday. It rammed one of these and the 4x4 then drove off from the scene without stopping.

The 25-year-old woman who was riding pillion on the bike, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man, who is in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Two people, a man and a woman, both in their 30s from Skegby, Nottinghamshire, have been arrested in connection with the incident and currently remain in police custody. Police continue to appeal for witnesses or any information regarding the collision as they investigate the horror.

Derbyshire Police's DCI Claudia Musson, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is an understandably shocking incident that has left a family grieving the loss of a young woman.

"A team of detectives have been working non-stop since the incident took place and have generated significant lines of enquiry. We are, however, wanting to hear from anyone who has any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to help us bring those responsible to justice.

"Of particular interest is anyone with information about a dark coloured Land Rover Discovery, it may be that you saw it in the area around the time of the incident – or you have seen a vehicle matching this description that may have sustained damage or been recently repaired."

The vehicle, believed to be a Land Rover Discover, was last seen on Rowthorne Lane where it turned right onto the A617 towards New Houghton in Derbyshire. Officers want to hear from anyone who saw the dark-coloured motor, believed to be manufactured between 2004 and 2009, in and around the Pleasley area prior to 8pm on Tuesday. The investigation continues.