The family of Stephen Leyland have paid tribute to a dad and a grandad who 'made the world magical' after he was tragically found dead on Station Road in Horwich on Monday

The family of a man who was sadly died on Station Road in Horwich, Bolton, have paid tribute to dad and a grandad who ‘made the world magical’.

47-year-old Stephen Leyland was found at around 6:30am on Monday 8 January 2024. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

His daughter, Abbie, said the following: “He was just the most amazing dad and grandad and made the world magical, he's was always such a strong person in my life!

“He was my best friend and I can't comprehend that he is not here right now, there was no one closer than me and my dad. My heart is absolutely broken there's so much I could say about him but right now I'm just lost for words.

“I just hope he's happy now and at peace, I love him so much.

“I am so heartbroken for Arlie, he really stepped up as a grandad and loved him like his own child, Arlie was always so happy around him and he always made the best efforts with him that I can’t thank him enough for.

“All I can do now is make him proud, stay strong, and live on how he brought me up! The strongest, bravest man that I know I love you dad rest in peace you will never be forgotten in our family xxxxx.”