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Suspect reportedly ‘identified’ after three-year-old dies following city centre van and tram crash

No arrests have been made at this time.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 24th February 2025

A suspect has reportedly been ‘identified’ after a van and a tram collided in Manchester city centre this past weekend.

During the tragic incident, a three-year-old little girl was killed.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) had issued a widespread public appeal to find the driver of the van involved after he fled the scene shortly after, and officers had been following ‘several lines of enquiry’ to locate him.

It comes after emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a tram and a van in Mosley Street in Manchester city centre at around 10am this past Saturday (22 February), where it was found that the van collided with the tram, forcing the van onto the pavement where it collided with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a three-year-old girl, was rushed to hospital, but despite the best efforts of all involved, sadly passed away from her injuries.

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A scene remained in place around the Mosley Street, Booth Street, and Nicholas Street areas whilst officers conducted their investigations over the weekend.

At this time, no confirmed arrests have been made, but it has been reported by the MEN this morning that a suspect has been ‘identified’ connection with the incident.

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“Our investigation is ongoing and we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry,” explained Assistant Chief Constable, Stephanie Parker as she appealed to the public for information. “This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.

“We understand the effect an incident such as this will have had on any witnesses and our thoughts are with everyone concerned.

“We are appealing to any witnesses and anyone who may have seen the van driver leave his vehicle to get in touch with us.”

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Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25, or using the LiveChat function on GMP’s website – www.gmp.police.uk.

You can also report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her

The family of the three-year-old girl killed in a tragic collision in Manchester at the weekend have paid a tribute to their ‘whole world’.

Louisa Palmisano, or Lulu, was killed when a van and tram collided on Mosley Street in the city centre, forcing the van onto the pavement.

Lulu, from Burnley, was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from her injuries on Saturday 22 February.

The devastating incident has now seen a 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving – he remains in police custody. He had initially fled the scene.

Little Lulu was visiting Manchester with her parents for a family day out when the collision occurred.

Her heartbroken family have now issued a tribute to her.

They said: “Louisa (Lulu) was the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl. She was full of creativity and joy, and she absolutely loved going to nursery every day.

“Her absence has left a devastating void in our family – she was our only child, our whole world.

“We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck. In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.

“The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express.”

Family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her
The scene of the crash on Saturday
Family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her
Louisa ‘Lulu’ Palmisano
The family of girl, 3, killed in tram and van collision in Manchester pay heartbreaking tribute to her. Credit: GMP

Detective Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The family are being supported by specialist officers and have requested that the public and press respect their privacy at this time.

“We have arrested a suspect and have brought him into custody.

“This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the case to come forward to get in touch with us. Please contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25.

“Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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Stockport bar Bask issues statement after ejected customer arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

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A popular bar in Stockport has issued a statement following an incident at the weekend, which culminated in a man being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and assault of an emergency worker.

Police were called to Bask on Railway Road at around 1.03am on Sunday 23 February.

The bar has said in a statement that a male customer had been asked to leave after ‘throwing an object’ at a female member of staff.

The man refused to leave ‘and turned violent’, with security staff having to forcibly remove him.

He then returned to the street outside Bask, where he assaulted members of the bar’s security team, who reportedly sustained injuries.

He was restrained until police arrived and arrested him.

Greater Manchester Police have said in a statement that a man was taken to hospital with a serious, but thankfully not life-threatening, injury.

A spokesperson for GMP said: “Officers were called to reports of an assault outside a nightclub on Railway Road in Stockport at 1:03am on Sunday 23 February 2025.

“A man was taken to hospital with a serious injury, which is not life-threatening.

“A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and assault of an emergency worker. He remains in police custody.”

Bask’s statement said: “Following some inaccurate social media posts, we would like to put out the following statement..

“Last night, a male customer was asked to leave following an incident where an object was thrown at a female member of staff. The security team asked the male to leave the premises, he refused to leave the premises and turned violent, leaving the security staff no option but to forcibly remove the male to protect the public.

“A short time later, the male returned and assaulted multiple members of the security team outside of the venue. The rest of the security team intervened to help protect members of the public, sustaining injuries in the process and restrained the male until the police arrived and was subsequently arrested.”

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