The heartbroken family of a talented footballer who died after being hit by an Audi S3 at a car meet said the 'sweet angel' will never be forgotten. Sam Harding, 20, was struck by the motor on Sunday night as car lovers gathered for an organised get together at an industrial estate in Warrington, Cheshire.
Police detained the uninjured driver of the car, a 21-year-old man from Leeds, West Yorks., on suspicion causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody today (Mon).
Sam, a talented midfielder who played for Glossop North End, had been in attendance at the meet, police said. In a statement released by police, his family said: “Our beautiful son was tragically taken away from us on Sunday 10 April 2022.