Rochdale, England - 3 May 2025

A woman who was struck by a car on Whitworth Road on Saturday has died of her injuries, Greater Manchester Police confirmed today.

Officers were called to three separate collisions involving the same vehicle and pedestrians on Bury Road and Whitworth Road. Following the fatal incident, detectives have charged a 49-year-old man with murder and five counts of attempted murder.

Keith Michael Knight, 21/01/1976, of no fixed address, appeared before magistrates on Monday and was remanded in custody to appear for trial in November.

Investigators say CCTV footage suggests a further pedestrian may have been targeted on Bury Road. The footage, time-stamped at 2.24 pm, shows a woman walking along the pavement between Woodlands Avenue and Moorgate Avenue. A car is then seen mounting the kerb, prompting officers to believe the driver attempted to strike her.

Police stress the woman may not have realised the incident was deliberate and are urging her to come forward.

The woman is described as white, with short blonde-to-brown hair, wearing a light-coloured long-sleeved top, blue jeans and white trainers.

Detective Sergeant Ella Purtill, leading the inquiry, said: “We are keen to speak with this witness; any information, however small, could prove vital.”

Anyone with information is asked to:

• Contact the Major Incident Team on 0161 856 4814
• Call 101 or use the GMP website
• Phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

The Major Incident Public Portal can also be accessed at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP25S05-PO1

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