'Absolute devastation' as man, 33, who died in suspected hit-and-run in Longsight named

Moving tributes have been paid to a man killed in a suspected hit-and-run. Jerin Gnanasekaran, 33, suffered fatal injuries in the crash in Longsight on Monday night (September 2) and he died later in hospital.

A civil engineer originally from Tamilnadu in India, he worked for seven years in the UAE before moving to the UK with his wife in 2022. The couple, from Longsight, were much-loved regulars at St Augustine's RC Church in near Manchester city centre where Jerin was loved for baking cakes.

Father Michael Deas, the parish priest at St Augustine's, told the Manchester Evening News: "I remember when they first arrived in the UK and became a member of our parish. They soon became parts of the furniture as they were so friendly and helpful.

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"Jerin in particular became well known for baking cakes for us to share after mass with tea and coffee. We all looked forward to those cakes. We celebrated their wedding anniversary with them.

"There are no words for a time like this, but all we can do is be there and support each other. The absolute devastation everyone feels shows what an impact Jerin had and what good friendships he made here. We trust that Jerin will now rest in the peace of God's love."

Parishoner Diana said: "Jerin was the kindest of souls. He was hardworking, always looking out for the people in his community, was a great and generous baker in his free time, never wore a jacket and took great care of his wife. He will be sorely missed by all."

Greater Manchester Police believes the car was being driven at speed and on the wrong side of the road when it struck Jerin on Dickenson Road near Anson Road. He was rushed to hospital with serious