Police hunt two men over the death of woman pedestrian, 36, who was hit by a car which 'deliberately mounted the pavement'
- Alison McBlain died in hospital on Thursday after she was hit by car in Blackburn
- Police believe motorist deliberately mounted the pavement in Fiat Punto Grande
- Detectives appealing for help to trace Kaylib Connolly, 18, and Dean Qayum, 20
Alison McBlain, 36, died in hospital on Thursday after she was hit by a Fiat Punto Grande
Two men are wanted by police in connection with the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car which 'deliberately mounted the pavement' in Blackburn.
Alison McBlain, 36, died in hospital on Thursday after she was hit by a Fiat Punto Grande in Whalley Banks on Tuesday night, as she walked with a 26-year-old man.
Investigators believe the motorist deliberately mounted the pavement before colliding with the mother-of-one and failing to stop. A second pedestrian suffered serious injuries.
Detectives investigating the 'brutal and callous' death of Miss McBlain are now appealing for help to trace Kaylib Connolly, 18, and Dean Qayum, 20.
The force warned that anyone found 'protecting' or 'hiding' the pair will 'also be arrested and prosecuted' in the investigation.
The vehicle involved was found abandoned nearby on Lower Hollin Bank Street a short time after the incident at 7.45pm, with significant damage to its front end.
Police said there was evidence attempts had been made to torch the car.
Detectives investigating the 'brutal and callous' death of Miss McBlain are now appealing for help to trace Kaylib Connolly (left) and Dean Qayum (right)
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Two men initially arrested by police and a third arrested on Friday remain in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson 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 who 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.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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