POLICE have made a second arrest in their investigation into the murder of a former Royal Navy officer who was killed by burglars who ran him over in his own car.

Mike Samwell, who is understood to have worked as a programme manager for engineering firm Atkins in Risley, died after going to confront intruders who broke into his home as he slept upstairs with his wife Jessica at 3am on Sunday.

The 35-year-old was found badly injured in a parking area at the rear of the house in Cranbourne Road in Chorlton.

He died just over an hour later in hospital.

Greater Manchester Police believe he was run over at least once as he tried to prevent the intruders from stealing his black Audi S3 sports coupe.

Mr Samwell’s car was later found badly damaged and abandoned three miles away in Whitby Avenue in the Ladybarn area.

A 20-year-old man from south Manchester has been arrested today, Wednesday, and is being questioned by police.

It is the second arrest in the investigation after a 21-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday and released on bail yesterday.

As well as following a number of enquiries, officers are interested in speaking to anyone who saw a blue five-door BMW 1 Series in the area.

Police believe the car was used by the group after the incident.

Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 9908 or call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Any CCTV footage that could help police with the investigation can be uploaded to DropBox at dropbox.com/request/blO0QloxH0NqKHfXs8pp.