Littleborough: Man in his 80s hit by van in suspected hit-and-run dies

Police say people came to help the injured man

An elderly man who was knocked down in a suspected hit-and-run incident earlier this month has died from his injuries, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the man, in his 80s, was hit by a van on Hare Hill Road in Littleborough at about 11:00 GMT on 3 February.

A force spokeswoman said the man went home "with apparently minor injuries" but later that day was taken to hospital where he subsequently died.

GMP have appealed for witnesses.

Sgt Phil Collingwood, from GMP's serious collision investigation unit, said: "We believe that witnesses stopped at the scene to assist the pedestrian and informed him that they had witnessed the collision.

"We are appealing to anyone to come forward."

The GMP spokeswoman said the van driver had failed to stop at the scene.

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