Two men have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a hit and run in Wirral.
Manor Drive in Upton was closed in both directions by emergency services on Monday, after a crash involving a car and bicycle.
The cyclist, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
Merseyside Police said the driver of the car, described as a silver SUV, failed to stop at the scene.
Earlier today, a 22-year-old man from Wirral was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident.
He remains in custody for questioning.
A second man, a 48-year-old from Birkenhead, has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident.
He has been taken into custody where he will be interviewed by officers.
Tributes have flooded in for the 15-year-old victim following the devastating incident last night.
Paying tribute on the ECHO's Facebook page, Helen Fairclough said: "Just heartbreaking. Prayers & condolences to his family and friends (sleep peacefully forever young man) xxxxx."
Netty Ashworth said: "So young, all his life ahead of him. God bless you young man. DEEPEST sympathy to your family friends and community on such a tragic tragedy."
ECHO reader Patricia Paddock said: "His family must be devastated. Sending sincere condolences."
Natalie Melling said: "Thinking of the whole family at this sad time x"
Mark Warren said: "Heart goes out to his family...truly heartbreaking.."
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact (0151) 777 5747, or via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 21000266987.
