Pictured: Young mother, 25, killed in 'hit and run murder' after she was chased on her e-bike and rammed by Land Rover - as police hunt driver

A young mother has been identified as the victim of a suspected hit-and-run murder after the e-bike she was riding as a passenger was struck by a Land Rover.

Alana Armstrong, 25, sustained ‘catastrophic’ injuries when the off-roader hit her off the bike in Pleasley, near Mansfield, on Tuesday evening. Her boyfriend, who was riding the e-bike, had to undergo leg amputation due to injuries from the incident.

She was the mother of a six-year-old boy who now faces trying to comprehend her sudden loss with Christmas just weeks away.

Two people were arrested but have now been discounted from the murder investigation.

Police have disclosed additional information about the incident and are seeking details concerning the vehicle involved, described as a dark-colored 4×4 suspected to be a Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle fled the scene following the altercation.

Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, of Derbyshire Police, said: ‘Alana was just 25 – and a mum to a six-year-old boy.

‘Her little boy, along with her wider family, will never get the chance to see her again, hug her again, spend Christmas together, or celebrate all those milestones.

‘My thoughts, as well as those of the whole force and community, are with them at this time.’

He said the Land Rover which rammed the e-bike on which Ms Armstrong was riding pillion at about 8pm had moments earlier pursued it and another bike through the village of Pleasley.

Afterwards it drove off up Batley Lane and onto Rowthorne Lane without stopping, with the last known sighting of it turning right onto the A617 towards New Houghton.

‘Since Tuesday a team of detectives have been working non-stop, searching the site where Alana was killed, conducting house-to-house enquiries, and scouring CCTV in the area,’ Chief Superintendent Kirby said.

‘Two people who were arrested in connection with the incident have now been released without charge – and have been discounted from our investigation.

‘We have already received a significant amount of information from the public and I want to thank everyone who has come forward already to help our investigation.

‘However, I know that there is more information out – and there are people who know who the person responsible is.

‘Specifically, we know that there were two people in the Land Rover Discovery, that was manufactured between 2004 and 2009, that night – a man driving the vehicle and woman in the passenger seat.

‘We urgently want to hear from anyone who may know those two people, who has seen a Land Rover Discovery that may have damage to its front end – or who knows of a vehicle matching that description that may have been recently repaired or had parts replaced.

‘We also really want to speak to anyone who may have CCTV – in particular along the A617 from this junction heading towards New Houghton.

‘Finally – I want to return to Alana.

‘As an officer, as a member of the local community, and as a father, I am devastated for her little boy, her family, and her friends and we will do all we can to find those responsible.’

Ms Armstrong lived in nearby Tibshelf and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family are being supported by specialist officers.

The rider of the bike on which she was a passenger, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and has since had to have his leg amputated below the knee.

Two people, a man and a woman both in their 30s from the Skegby area of Nottinghamshire, who were arrested in connection with the incident have been released without charge and have been ruled out of our investigation.

Friends paid tribute to Alana on social media with one writing: ‘Absolutely heartbreaking when this happens to people you know. Such a lovely couple, such a sad thing to happen.’

One local resident, who did not want to be named, said: ‘Police have been knocking on doors asking for doorbell footage of the Land Rover.

‘The couple lived in Tibshelf and had been together about three years. We’ve been told the boyfriend is in a bad way in hospital too and had his legs amputated.

‘But we’ve no idea what happened or what they were doing out there. It’s really sad what’s happened.’

You May Also Like

Peppa Pig Fans Discover Mummy Pig’s Baby’s Gender at Big Party in London Landmark

Fans of Peppa Pig will be very excited after a big gender…

George Santos Receives a 7-Year Jail Term for Fraud After Implicated Representative Complained about Incarceration and Requested a Pardon from Trump

DISGRACED politician George Santos has been sentenced to over seven years in…

Sad News: Karen Silva, a contestant from The Voice Kids, passed away at the age of 17 after suffering a stroke.

Karen Silva, a former contestant on The Voice Kids, has sadly passed…

Scarlett Johansson may face her ex Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at a gala, worrying they may steal the spotlight from her important career event

Scarlett Johansson exuded confidence on Thursday night at the star-studded 2025 Time100…

Stars Arrive in Inverness for Filming of New Series – Charlotte Church and Paloma Faith Make a Stylish Entrance in Pajamas and Eccentric Outfits

The Celebrity Traitors cast touched down at Inverness Airport on Friday, as…

Karen glares during trial while harsh messages to police officer partner are presented to jury, where he pleaded with her to ‘cease calling’.

Karen Read, the suspect in a murder case, appeared emotionless during a…

Father Accused of Raping Murdered 13-Year-Old Girl Discovered With Nearly Beheaded Body and Hands Cut Off

On Wednesday, an Ohio grand jury indicted a man for raping and…

“Unsettling Discovery: Unidentified Body Washes Up on Benidorm Tourist Beach”

A BODY has been found washed up on a beach in Benidorm.…

“Man Arrested on Federal Charges for Threatening Mass Shooting at University Graduation Ceremony”

A thwarted mass shooting at the Iowa State University graduation ceremony was…

DHS Reacts to Influx of Letters Urging US Citizens to Depart Country

The Department of Homeland Security is dealing with a high volume of…

Touching messages for dear British person discovered deceased in Benidorm following body being found on shore.

The relatives of a man who was tragically found dead on a…

Emma and Matt Willis show affection as they leave glamorous BAFTA TV Craft Awards event – her first appearance after undergoing keyhole heart surgery

Emma and Matt Willis put on a loved-up display as they led…