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Second man arrested following fatal road traffic collision

Posted on 26/06/2009

arrest,villain,police,constabulary Second man arrested following fatal road traffic collision

Officers investigating a road traffic collision killing a serving police officer have arrested a second man in connection with the incident.

PC Guy Swatland (49) who was riding a pedal cycle was involved in a collision with a silver Mercedes Sprinter at around 8.45am on Friday June 12, 2009, on the A6 in Great Glen. He was off duty at the time of the collision.

Guy was the beat officer for the Stoneygate and Knighton beat at Welford Road local policing unit.

Officers have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the incident and he has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 43-year-old man arrested previously remains on police bail.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact DS 1522 Mark Watling from SCIU on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in his identification number 1522. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers free* and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

* Some mobile phone providers may charge for this call