Scot wanted in connection with death of aspiring doctor in hit-and-run in Leeds

Police are searching for a man from Livingston in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in England.

Ashton Kitchen-White was killed after being struck by a red Ford Focus at around 10.09pm on Middleton Ring Road near Beeston Park in Leeds on Friday.

The car made off from the scene, leaving the 19-year-old to die at the roadside.

Investigators issued an appeal for three men to come forward in connection with the incident.

Regan Kemp, aged 26, from St Just, Penzance, and Liam Miller, aged 24, from Polbeth, West Lothian, were arrested overnight after handing themselves in to police in their respective areas.

Both were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are being returned to West Yorkshire to be interviewed.

CCTV image of Macauley Martin West Yorkshire Police

Livingston man, Macauley Martin, remains at large, the police force has said.

The 26-year-old is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Ashton’s family described the teen as “one in a million” who was set to begin studying at Leeds University.

Their statement read: “Ashton Kitchen-White was indeed one in a million. Loved by all his family and friends alike and adored by his brother and two sisters.

“At 19 he was about to embark on his journey to become a doctor at Leeds University. He loved going to the gym and combat sports.

“We cannot express the sheer devastation we all feel. Although his life was cruelly taken from us he will always be remembered for the absolutely beautiful soul that he was.

“The family would like to thank everyone for their support and outpouring of love and ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time”

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pintford or crime reference 13250275852 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat

Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111