Police probe after man dies in crash with tree

A police investigation is under way after a man died when a car crashed into a tree in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police said officers were called to a stretch of the B5000 near Pinwall at about 21:30 BST on Saturday.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene, the force added.

A 51-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

The force said it was working to "establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident".

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