Tommy Sharp: Last News

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36-year-old father-of four died with his friend Tommy Sharp, 29, following a police chase last month. Friends and family gathered in Lowton, blocking Derby Road where the event was held.

M.E.N that 'loads of people' turned up to the funeral to pay their respects to Tommy.One resident, who asked not to be named, said: "A white horse and carriage pulled up and there was a big truck behind with all the wreaths in it."It was a big funeral with loads of people here."I think they were allowed a few people inside but then the rest of them watched it outside on a big screen."Police officers were here on motorbikes, they were making sure everyone was stood on the other side of the road."The traffic was quite bad and no one could get down here because of all the cars."Another neighbour said she heard 'lots of cars beeping their horns'.Tommy's niece said her uncle had a 'send off fit for a king'.She told the M.E.N: "Our hearts are

hereThe driver of the first Passat escaped injury, but the driver of the second VW, a taxi, suffered minor injuries.Two women who were passengers in the back were taken to hospital with serious injuries now not thought to be life-threatening, the IOPC added.Friends and family flooded Facebook with pictures of the men and tributes to them. Scores of touching messages have been posted.

Manchester Evening News reports. In a message to Tommy, Kathleen Berry, who is married to Tommy’s nephew, penned a heartwarming message to the family.She said: “A legend, the one and only Tommy Sharp.

Manchester Evening News Tommy was a 'loving and caring dad, husband, brother and uncle'.Kathleen Berry, who is married to Tommy's nephew, said he treated her 'like his own niece'.She lovingly called him 'Uncle Mush'.In a message to Tommy, penned with husband Alan McDonagh, Kathleen said: "From all of us, Uncle Mush, we all love you."A legend, the one and only Tommy Sharp. You will never be forgotten."We would all give anything in the world to have you back.