Boy involved in fatal collision in Bolton formally identified as 11-year-old Lucas Ashton

On Friday 30 December 2022 at around 1:40pm, Lucas was riding his bicycle down Vernon Street in Bolton and was sadly involved in a road traffic collision with a bus.

Officers attended the incident and Lucas was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

GMP’s specialist officers continue to support Lucas’s family and loved ones.

The driver of the bus remained at the scene and continues to assist officers with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Officers are continuing to appeal to members of the public - particularly passengers who were on the bus in question - to please make contact.

If you have any information about this incident - or footage - please call GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) on 0161 856 4741 or 0161 856 8802.

You can also make a report via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.

Lucas's family have asked for privacy while they grieve for their loss.