A DRIVER has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a lorry 'hit a pedestrian' following a suspected altercation on the M5.

Police and emergency services were called to the A38 in Wychbold, under the bridge for the M5, shortly before 4.30pm on Monday (August 13).

An Eddie Stobart HGV lorry is believed to have hit a pedestrian, who had previously been driving a grey Volkswagen Caddy panel van.

Police said it was thought that an altercation may have begun on the southbound M5 carriageway between junction 4a and junction 5.

A man in his 60s suffered chest, pelvic and head injuries and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but subsequently died.

His next of kin have been informed and the family are being supported by specially trained officers.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

Detective Inspector John Cashion said: "A thorough investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances behind the collision.

"Enquiries are ongoing and we would encourage anyone who saw the vehicles and the manner in which they were being driven on the M5 or the A38 prior to the incident to come forward.

"We are also keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision.

"Our thoughts remain with the man's family at this difficult time."

Anyone with any information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 518S of 13 August.