Young girl killed after being hit by car at zebra crossing in Tyseley is named

A young girl killed after being hit by a car at a zebra crossing in Tyseley has been named as Maysoon Adbul-Hakeem.

Three-year-old Maysoon was on the zebra crossing in Reddings Lane on the afternoon of Thursday 11 November when she was hit by a car.

The driver left the scene but a 24-year-old man handed himself in to West Midlands Police a short time later.

He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation.

Maysoon’s family are being supported by specialist family liaison officers – and they have issued a brief tribute to the three-year-old.

It reads: “We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful daughter Maysoon. Please respect our privacy at this very difficult time.”

Police are appealing for witnesses

Acting Inspector Paul Hughes from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I’m still keen to hear from anyone who was in Reddings Lane or the immediate vicinity and may have witnessed the collision or heard anything that may assist our investigation.”

He also urged people not to speculate about what happened on social media.

He added: “What’s happened is extremely tragic and has had a profound impact not only on her family but also friends, the local schools and wider community. I would ask everyone come together at this sad time to support the family and respect their wishes for privacy.

“We’ve arrested a man and our enquiries are continuing.”

If you know something that could help, email [email protected], contact polie via Live Chat or call 101. Log number 2641 of 11 November.

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