The family of a 'very proud' grandad who was killed after being hit by a car in Bolton have paid a touching tribute to him.
William Watson - known by his loved ones as Bill - was knocked down on Blackburn Road in the Astley Bridge area at around 12pm last Friday (December 16). He tragically died of his injuries at the scene.
Paying tribute to him, his family described him as a 'very proud family man and loving partner'. They said he 'will be missed by all who knew him'.