Driver runs off after car crash

fan and collected the film’s character figures, had been best man at a wedding in St Lucia in November 2016, his family’s last holiday together. He had suffered with some mental health problems following the death of a childhood friend some years earlier but had been gradually coming off the medication he was on. He also leaves behind sons Ashley, 23, and Lewis, 17.

Ms Mutch said the IMI investigation was ‘not able to progress’ because it did not have the evidence. But at the time of his death Leigh had evidence on his phone, which police have now accessed and will pass it on to IMI in a bid to get the investigation reopened.

The Manchester College describes itself as the largest further education college in the UK. A spokesman said: “We provided evidence to the inquest as requested by the coroner and we will note the coroner’s verdict and comments. We will review these comments and respond appropriately.” The M.E.N. asked the college to comment on the cheating allegations and Leigh’s suspension but they did not. POLICE are searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing into a wall.

The collision involved a black Volkswagen Golf and happened on Rochdale Road, in Blackley, at around 8.15am on Saturday. A temporary road closure was put in place to recover the vehicle and clear up oil and diesel. Motorists were diverted along Middleton Old Road.

A GMP spokesperson said: “We were called to Rochdale Road at 8.15am to reports that a car hit a wall. The collision involved a Volkswagen Golf and the driver left the scene.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 610 of January 20.