Detective Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “The family are being supported by specialist officers and have requested that the public and press respect their privacy at this time.
The parents of a three-year-old girl killed in a crash between a van and a tram have paid tribute to her as a man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano, from Burnley, died after a collision between a van and a tram on Mosley Street, Manchester, on Saturday morning.
The driver of the van fled the scene but on Monday officers confirmed they had arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
In a statement issued by GMP, they said: “Louisa (Lulu) was the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl.