The mum of a three-year-old boy who died after being hit by a tractor has asked well-wishers to line the streets to pay their respects ahead of his funeral. Albie Speakman suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by the vehicle at his father's farm off Bentley Hall Road, in Walshaw, Bury, on July 16.
His funeral is due to take place at East Lancashire Crematorium, in Radcliffe, next Tuesday (August 9). A horse-drawn carriage will take Albie from Radcliffe town centre to the crematorium and the toddler's mum, Leah, has asked friends, family and members of the community to line Ainsworth Road in the town from 1.45pm to say their final goodbyes.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects is being asked to wear colourful clothing. Mourners are also invited to attend the funeral, which starts at 2.30pm.
