The young boy who was killed in a bus crash while riding his bike has been named by police.
Lucas Asthon, 11, was hit by the bus at 1.40pm on December 30 in Bolton.
Greater Manchester Police raced to the scene and despite their best efforts, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses previously said they saw who they believed was the boy's mum "screaming and crying" at the scene.
Leoni Johnson told Manchester Evening News how she "couldn't watch" as the road became full of emergency vehicles.
Ms Johnson, who lives near the scene, said: "I went to the shop and by the time I came back the road was flooded with police.
"There were riot vans in the back street. I heard the mum screaming, crying. It was awful.
"I’m a mum too so I couldn’t watch, I had to come inside. We found out on the news that he had passed away. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare."
She said children in the area regularly ride their bikes along Vernon Street and other roads in the area.
"There are so many little kids that play up here, mine included,” she added.
"It’s absolutely devastating," she said. "It was really eerie and sad yesterday. Even before we knew he had passed away, you just knew.
"There was a bad feeling. It’s quite a close-knit community. Everyone knows everyone around here. It’s shocked the area. You just don’t think something like this will happen on your doorstep."
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the crash for the boy. A note on one of the bunches read: "Fly high with the angels. Sleep well beautiful. Always in our thoughts."
Officers are continuing to support Lucas's family at this time.
The bus driver remained at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.
There have been no arrests at this time.
Officers are continuing to appeal to members of the public - particularly passengers who were on the bus in question - to please make contact.
If you have any information about this incident - or footage - please call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) on 0161 856 4741 or 0161 856 8802.
You can also make a report via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.
