Suspect ‘identified’ following tragic death of girl, 3, in van and Metrolink tram crash

A suspect has been ‘identified’ following the tragic death of a little three-year-old girl in a van and Metrolink tram crash in Manchester city centre, it is understood.

Emergency services raced to Mosley Street at around 10am on Saturday (February 22) following reports of a crash. The girl was a pedestrian who was hit when the van was forced onto the pavement. She was rushed to hospital but later died of her injuries.

It is understood the girl was hit by the Mercedez-Benz van moments after it had crashed into a tram and mounted the pavement. The collision prompted a huge emergency services response with two air ambulances being dispatched to the scene.

Police began hunting the van driver, understood to have fled the scene, and an investigation was launched.

It is understood GMP has now identified a suspect.

Flowers and touching messages have since been left at the scene where the young girl died, as well as on social media.

Previously, Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: “Firstly, I would like to send my condolences to the family of the victim. This is a tragic incident where a young girl has sadly lost her life despite the responding officer’s best attempts to save her.

“Our investigation is ongoing and we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.

“I thank the public for their patience with the disruption this incident has caused in the city centre and our officers will remain on patrol into the evening. If you have any concerns please speak to our officers and raise them as they are here to help and assist. We understand the effect an incident such as this will have had on any witnesses and our thoughts are with everyone concerned.

“We are appealing to any witnesses and anyone who may have seen the van driver leave his vehicle to get in touch with us. Please contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25.

“Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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