A boy who died after colliding with a bus in Longsight today has been formally identified.
Rafael Butt, aged 15, of Britnall Avenue, Longsight died at 7.50am, following the collision on Stockport Road at the junction with Richmond Grove East.
Rafael was pronounced dead at the scene. Stockport Road was closed as a result of the incident but has since reopened.
Police are keen to speak to anyone that may have been on the bus at the time of the collision, or who may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to call traffic police on 0161 856 6173.
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