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10/11/2014
Cambridge Death Becomes Murder Investigation
Police in Cambridge have launched a murder investigation following the death of 21-year-old Alex Jeffery, who was hit by a car following a fight outside a hotel.
It is understood Mr Jeffery had been involved in a fight at about 03:40 outside the Cambridge City Hotel on Downing Street on 1st November before being struck by a car.
He died of his injuries in hospital a week after the incident.
Police said they are keen to speak to people in the area at the time, in particular two security guards who are said to have come to the aid of Mr Jeffery.
Police also appealed to the driver and passengers of the car that hit Mr Jeffery to come forward.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place this week.
(MH/CD)
It is understood Mr Jeffery had been involved in a fight at about 03:40 outside the Cambridge City Hotel on Downing Street on 1st November before being struck by a car.
He died of his injuries in hospital a week after the incident.
Police said they are keen to speak to people in the area at the time, in particular two security guards who are said to have come to the aid of Mr Jeffery.
Police also appealed to the driver and passengers of the car that hit Mr Jeffery to come forward.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place this week.
(MH/CD)
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