A man who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in High Wycombe has been named by police. 

Steven Cooke, aged 56 and from High Wycombe, died in Hughenden Avenue on Thursday, May 20, when he was hit by a car that did not stop at the scene. 

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

He has been released under investigation. 

Police have issued an urgent plea for any witnesses who have not yet come forward to do so. 

Investigating officer, PC Ian Stevens, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “My thoughts remain with Steven’s family and friends.

“I am re-appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

“I’d also ask any motorists in the local area around the time that this happened to please check any dash-cam footage in case it may have capture something that could assist our investigation.

“Anyone with information can contact police by making a report online, quoting reference 43210218876, or calling 101.”