Detectives investigating the murder of a mum in Blackburn have released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with her death.
Alison McBlaine was left in a critical condition after being hit by a car on Whalley Banks on Tuesday night.
Police believe the Fiat Punto Grande deliberately mounted the pavement before ploughing into the 36-year-old and driving off.
Doctors fought to save Alison but she passed away on Thursday night, with her family and 12-year-old son Reagan by her bedside.
The car - which also collided with a 26-year-old man causing him serious injuries - was later found abandoned Lower Hollin Bank Street.
Police say it had 'significant' damage to the front end, and that there had been several attempts to set it on fire.
Detectives are now appealing for help to trace Kaylib Connolly, 18, and Dean Qayum, 20, who are wanted in connection with Alison's murder, and warned anyone found hiding them will be arrested.
Dean, police say, could have a leg injury and be using crutches.
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Det Ch Insp Lee Wilson, of Lancashire Police, said: "Connolly and Qayum are wanted in connection with this extremely serious offence.
"They know police want to speak to them and I believe they are being harboured in and around the Blackburn area at this time.
"I would warn anyone who is protecting them, or helping to hide them, that we will identify this during our investigation and they will also be arrested and prosecuted.
"My thoughts and those of the team engaged on this inquiry remain with Alison’s loved ones, in particular her 12-year-old son Reagan.
"I would urge anyone with information about what has happened, or knows where Connolly and Qayum are, to do the right thing – please come forward and speak to police immediately.
"We will not stop in our efforts to find both men and I would urge the public to help us find those responsible for this brutal and callous attack."
Two men initially arrested by police and a third person arrested by officers yesterday (Friday, November 22), remain in custody.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 0915 of November 20 or through the Major Incident Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0401020119E09-PO1
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
