Atlas Gardens Charlton van crash: Five arrested and victim named

Just after 10.30pm on Tuesday (April 18), police and ambulance crews were called to the crash in Atlas Gardens.

She died at the scene shortly after they arrived.

Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, she has been named as Isabelle Stewart, who lived in Charlton.

Police say that Isabelle’s family have been informed and are being supported to specially trained officers.

A post-mortem examination began on April 20.

On Wednesday, April 19, a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Yesterday (April 20), a further four men were arrested including: two aged 23, a 28-year-old and a 31-year-old April on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and violent disorder.

All five men have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police would like to speak to any witnesses that may have seen “a white van or truck being driven erratically in the Charlton area between 10pm and 10.45pm on Tuesday night”.

If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, call 101 quoting CAD 9939/18Apr.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer, said: "Firstly, my thoughts are with Isabelle's family and friends. Our family liaison officers are supporting them at this difficult time and we are doing all we can to establish what happened to their loved one.

"We have made significant progress, however we will still need to hear from anyone with information about what happened.

"I would particularly like to hear from anyone who saw a white van or truck being driven erratically in the Charlton area between 10pm and 10.45pm on Tuesday night.

"We recognise the significant concern this incident would have caused, however we are confident there is no wider risk to the community.

“Local officers will remain in the area over the coming days and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak with them directly.”