Mum of 'little sunshine boy', 3, killed by tractor asks community to line streets ahead of funeral

The mum of a three-year-old boy who died after being hit by a tractor has asked well-wishers to line the streets to pay their respects ahead of his funeral. Albie Speakman suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by the vehicle at his father's farm off Bentley Hall Road, in Walshaw, Bury, on July 16.

His funeral is due to take place at East Lancashire Crematorium, in Radcliffe, next Tuesday (August 9). A horse-drawn carriage will take Albie from Radcliffe town centre to the crematorium and the toddler's mum, Leah, has asked friends, family and members of the community to line Ainsworth Road in the town from 1.45pm to say their final goodbyes.

Anyone wishing to pay their respects is being asked to wear colourful clothing. Mourners are also invited to attend the funeral, which starts at 2.30pm.

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An inquest into Albie's death was opened at Rochdale Coroner's Court this morning (Tuesday). Coroner Catherine McKenna heard that the toddler was with his father when the tragedy occurred.

Albie's family desperately tried to get him to hospital before flagging an ambulance on Rochdale Old Road, Bury, at around 12.45pm. Albie was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

In a heartbreaking tribute to her son, Albie's mum Leah vowed to 'find a way to be strong'. She said: "Albie was an incredibly loving, affectionate and caring boy who just wanted everyone to be happy.

"He was so sensitive and wanted everyone to be ok, especially the people that he loved. We all love Albie so much more than we can ever put into words - especially his Nan and his ‘Nanny-Nanny’, as he would always call her.

"I will miss absolutely everything about Albie, his voice,