A heartbroken family have paid an emotional tribute to a 'gentle kind-hearted young man' as police carry out a murder investigation.
Brandon Porter Kershaw sustained fatal injuries in what police said was a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Police said they found Brandon, 19, with serious injuries in the middle of Porritt Street in Bury and despite emergency treatment he died.
In a statement, his family said: "We are all truly shocked and heartbroken by the sudden loss of Brandon. He was a gentle, kind-hearted young man whose warmth and social nature touched everyone around him.
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“Brandon was taken far too soon, and his passing has left a deep void in all our lives.
“Brandon was a devoted dad to his young daughter, who he loved deeply. His family meant everything to him, and the bond he shared with his mum was incredibly special, they were best friends.
“As we come to terms with this devastating news, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and support one another through this difficult time.”
Police were called to the street just after 8pm yesterday.
This morning a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and was taken to custody ahead of being questioned by detectives from GMP’s Major Incident Team.
Detective Chief Inspector David Moores, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: " As the investigation progresses, we have specially trained officers who have been deployed to support Brandon’s family to keep them updated throughout.
“From enquiries so far, we believe Brandon died from the impact of the vehicle and despite best efforts of emergency services, Brandon sadly passed away due to the severity of his injuries.
“We still have people of interest we are keen to speak to. The driver of the vehicle remains outstanding and relentless efforts are currently being conducted by specialist units to locate him.
"I ask anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area that evening to come forward and know that information will be treated with the strictest confidence. It only takes one crucial piece of information that may be key to achieving answers for Brandon’s family and friends.”
Any details should be passed via GMP's LiveChat function on gmp.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting incident number 3460 of 19/5/25.
Information can also be submitted through GMP's Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP25S04-PO1
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