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09/02/2015
Pensioner Killed In Road Collision Robbed
Police have launched an investigation following the theft of a pensioners purse who was killed in a road collision in Manchester on Wednesday.
Ethel Irene Ditcher, known as Irene, 82, died when she was hit by a lorry on Leigh Road.
In a tribute, her nephew and niece, said: "We, the family of our auntie Irene would just like to thank the public for the kindness shown in our loss.
"To our dearly loved auntie, who was taken from us; you now sit with the angels and your beloved family. You will be sadly missed by your dear friends and you will always be in our hearts but never forgotten.
"Rest in peace until we meet again. Good night, God bless."
Police are trying to locate a man described as being white, 6ft tall, between 30 and 40 years old, of medium build, and a dark brown beard. He was wearing a light grey hooded top, light blue jeans and black boot style training shoes.
(CD/IT)
Ethel Irene Ditcher, known as Irene, 82, died when she was hit by a lorry on Leigh Road.
In a tribute, her nephew and niece, said: "We, the family of our auntie Irene would just like to thank the public for the kindness shown in our loss.
"To our dearly loved auntie, who was taken from us; you now sit with the angels and your beloved family. You will be sadly missed by your dear friends and you will always be in our hearts but never forgotten.
"Rest in peace until we meet again. Good night, God bless."
Police are trying to locate a man described as being white, 6ft tall, between 30 and 40 years old, of medium build, and a dark brown beard. He was wearing a light grey hooded top, light blue jeans and black boot style training shoes.
(CD/IT)
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