Man charged with murder of Rebecca Steer who was hit by car in Oswestry

A man has been charged with murdering a young woman who died after being hit by a car outside a takeaway in Shropshire.

Rebecca Steer was injured when she was struck by a car which mounted a kerb outside the Grill Out restaurant in Willow Street, Oswestry, at 2.50am on Sunday.

The 22-year-old was rushed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but died shortly after arrival.

West Mercia Police said Stephen McHugh, 27, of Artillery Road, Oswestry, has been charged with murder, causing grievous bodily harm and driving offences.

He is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.

A 28-year-old man from Oswestry who was also arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed, the force added.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the family of Ms Steer 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."