Pedestrian hit by bus in city centre dies

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A pedestrian who was hit by a bus in Liverpool city centre has died.

The 27-year-old man was struck outside the Empire Theatre on Lime Street in at about 23:00 GMT on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since died, Merseyside Police said. The driver of the bus stopped at the scene.

Sgt Christine Bennett said the force was continuing to investigate what happened and asked for anyone with information, including dashcam or mobile phone footage, to get in touch.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with the man's family and our specialist officers are supporting them at this difficult time," she said.

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