Manhunt Underway After Fatal Petrol Station Hit-and-Run

A fatal hit-and-run occurred at the Esso garage on Stockton Road in Seaham, County Durham, on the afternoon of January 15, resulting in the death of a man in his 20s.

Seven arrests have been made as part of a murder investigation. Three male teenagers and a man in his 50s were arrested on suspicion of murder, while three women were arrested for assisting an offender. All seven remain in police custody.

Officers are actively searching for 19-year-old Ashton Anderson, described as approximately 5ft 10in, of slim build, with short brown hair, who is believed to possess vital information. Police have assured the public there is no wider risk but warned of robust action against anyone found assisting suspects.