Tributes to man who died after club crash
THE family of a man who died after a car ploughed into a crowd of people outside a nightclub have paid tribute to a ‘ kind, loving and wonderful friend’.
Nathan Marshall’s family spoke of their devastation as a 30- yearold man appeared in court by video link charged with his murder.
They said Mr Marshall, 30, ‘ lit up’ any room he was in and said living without him would be ‘ the hardest thing we will do as a family’.
Mr Marshall, from Reddish, died in hospital following the collision outside The Salisbury Club on Truro Avenue last month.
A black Audi A4 struck several people outside the venue at around 10.45pm. Two men, aged 31 and 33, also suffered minor injuries.
Paying tribute to Mr Marshall his family said in a statement: “Nathan was our much-loved son.
“He was kind and loving and a wonderful friend to the many people who knew and cared about him.
“Nathan was our firstborn. He lit up the room when he was alive.
“Living without him will be the hardest thing we will do as a family and we are devastated by our loss.
“We would like to ask you to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
The Audi was later found dumped in the middle lane of the M60 motorway, close to Stockport town centre and the pyramid.
Spe c i a l l y - t r a i n e d officers continue to support Mr Marshall’s family as the investigation continues, GMP said.
Witnesses described how people tried to help Mr Marshall as he lay injured in the road.
Dozens of floral tributes have now been left at the scene following the tragic incident.
Jonathan William Snape, 30, briefly appeared before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday ( June 1).
He is charged with the murder of Mr Marshall as well as attempted murder, section 47 assault, affray and dangerous driving.
Mr Snape, of Yew Tree Lane, Wythenshawe, appeared via video link from Forest Bank Prison, where he is on remand following his arrest last Monday.
Prosecutor Peter Warne said: “The crown propose to set a trial date for November 26 for two weeks.”
No application for bail was made on Mr Snape’s behalf.
He was remanded into custody to appear for a plea hearing on August 16.