The heartbroken fiancée of a dad-of-three tragically killed after being hit by a tram has spoken of the family’s grief.
Kirsty paid tribute to Wesley Tierney, 29, who died after being struck on Poundswick Lane in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester at around 8.25pm last Friday (January 13).
Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save Wesley, who tragically passed away just five days before his son’s birthday.
Fiancée Kirsty said Wez was a family man who was 'adored' by his three children Nico, 11, Cody, nine, and Quinn, two, the Manchester Evening News reports.
She said knew she and Wesley would be 'together forever' since the day they met.
"What can I say about Wez?” she said.
“He was one of those people who would help anyone. He got on well with anyone who met him and I knew from the moment we met that we would be together forever.
"We were due to be married in the next couple of years and had a family holiday planned. Our eldest son's birthday was on January 18. He should have been here celebrating with us.
"Anyone who knew Wez knew he was family-oriented. He has left behind three brilliant children who adore him, as well as brothers, sisters, mother, family, friends, colleagues and myself."
"The support we have been shown over this past week has been amazing. I want to thank everyone personally who has taken the time to send us their condolences and prayers. Also, for those who have raised funds towards his funeral costs."
After Wesley's death, Kirsty's cousin Chelsea set up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds towards the unexpected funeral costs. Chelsea said the family was 'devastated' and that the dad-of-three would be 'missed and remembered by so many'. Donations can be made here.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 8:25pm this evening (Friday 13 January 2023), officers were called to reports of a collision involving a tram and a pedestrian.
"Sadly when emergency services attended the scene, the 29-year-old male pedestrian had passed away.
"The driver remained at the scene to assist officers enquiries. A scene will remain in place.”
