The family of a man who died on 3 July following an incident several days before have released a tribute to him, describing him as having a ‘heart of gold’.
Police found 72 year old Patrick McCooey with serious injuries on Royal Drive in Leigh. He sadly died from his injuries in hospital several days later.
His family have now paid tribute to him, saying: “This incident has resulted in Patrick’s untimely death and this has left our family totally devastated and heartbroken.
“Patrick was a very caring person who had a smile for all and a heart of gold. There are the memories we will have to hold.
“If you were in the area and seen or heard anything, no matter how small or trivial, Patricks McCooey’s sisters, brother, nieces and nephews would appreciate if you contact Greater Manchester Police to assist them with their ongoing enquiries.”
An 18-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has since been released on bail. Enquiries are still ongoing.
Due to concerns around the initial response to the police report, police have made a referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
