Moped death crash horror

TRIBUTES . . . flowers left at the spot where Adam was fatally injured

19-year-old killed as bike hits lamp-post

MOVING tributes have been paid to a teenager who died when a moped hit a lamp-post.

Adam Mitchell (19), of Old Lane, Chadderton, suffered serious head and body injuries in the smash at nearby Granby Street Playing Fields on Sunday. He died at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

Around 20 bouquets have been left at the scene with tributes to the former Radclyffe School pupil who studied joinery and carpentry at Oldham College.

A second man suffered minor leg injuries in the collision which happened at 5.20pm.

Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and have been bailed.

Ten police cars are believed to have attended the scene.

Witnesses should call Greater Manchester Police on 0161-856 8473.


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