Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who was killed when he crash a suspected stolen car during a police chase.
The 14-year-old, named locally as Leo Gradwell, is believed to have been behind the wheel of a Fiat 500 when it hit two other cars in Wigan on Friday afternoon.
Leo was taken to hospital after the crash but died in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to the Manchester Evening News .
At the scene where the accident happened, balloons, flowers and touching messages have been left in tribute to him.
His heartbroken younger sister was among those to leave a note.
It said: "Leo I love you so much. I'll always think of you and you'll never be forgotten.
"Lots of love your baby sister Casey Moo."
Dozens of friends have also paid tribute to him on social media.
One friend wrote: "Yesterday and last night honestly was the hardest.
"To wake up at 4.20 to check my phone for any news and to see Leo's passed just an hour before was literally the worst pain I could of ever felt.
"Not only did he help me through everything but he was the strongest most kindhearted lad I ever knew.
"Still can’t wrap my head around what’s happened, all this from some silly mistake they made.
"Seeing him the way he was broke my heart, cannot imagine what his family are going through.
"My heart really does go out to his family.
"RIP Leo Gradwell, will miss you so much."
Another widely shared message on Facebook reads: "Let’s turn Facebook bright and beautiful for LEO! R.I.P LEO GRADWELL FLY HIGH.
"Let’s make Facebook bright in remembrance for Leo."
Two other boys, who were in the car at the time of the crash, were also injured during the incident.
One 14-year-old boy suffered suffered minor injuries and has since been discharged from hospital while the other, a 15-year-old is still in critical condition.
Police say the chase began when the Fiat failed to stop for police on Warrington Road in Abram at around 1.25pm before the crash close to a bend on the 40mph road near a farmer's field and a row of bungalows.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by GMP’s Professional Standards Branch.
A spokesperson for the IOPC said: "We have made initial contact with the boy's family to explain our involvement and express our condolences.
"Anyone who witnessed events leading up to the collision is asked to contact the IOPC on 0800 096 9070 or email: witness@policeconduct.gov.uk."
In a statement yesterday Sgt Jon McColl, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "First and foremost, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the boy who passed away this morning.
"The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is continuing with enquiries so that the full circumstances surrounding the collision can be established."
