Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful' student who died in a hit-and-run outside a takeaway in Shropshire.
Rebecca Steer, 22, and another pedestrian were hit by a car that mounted a kerb outside the Grill Out takeaway in Willow Street, Oswestry, at 2.50am on Sunday, West Mercia Police said. Ms Steer was rushed to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but tragically died short time later.
The second person remains in hospital for treatment. After an appeal was issued to trace the driver, police said a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Ms Steer's family have now paid tribute to her, describing her as a 'the most loving, talented and kind-hearted person you could ever wish to know'. She is believed to have been studying criminal justice at university in Liverpool, and lived in the Welsh border village of Llanymynech, the Mail Online reports.
Her family said: "We are all completely devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl Rebecca. She always had a smile and a laugh that made everybody love her.
"She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. She was the best daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend anyone could ask for. Rest in peace beautiful girl."
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “Thank you to the public for sharing our appeal and coming forward with information which has been vital in making this arrest. There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues.
"Please feel free to speak to any of our officers if you have any concerns; we are here to help."
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