A WOMAN who was killed in a hit and run in Barkerend has been locally named as 40-year-old Iram Shahzadi - a mother of five children who are aged between seven and 18.
The incident, which involved a grey Citroen C1, is understood to have taken place on Hinchcliffe Street at around 3pm yesterday as Mrs Shezadhi was collecting her younger children from Lapage Primary School.
The driver left the scene before police arrived.
A 41-year-old man was later arrested and taken into custody.
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A large cordon has been placed around the scene.
Police are still keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, the manner of driving of the vehicle beforehand or who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area.
Information can be passed to West Yorkshire Police via 101 or online using 101 Live Chat, quoting log 1040 of 10/05.
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