Son of 'biggest Manchester City fan' who died on Christmas Eve 'in disbelief' as appeal continues

Simon Coombes, a 55-year-old man from Southport, tragically died after being hit by a car on Christmas Eve. His family is devastated, with son Bailey-James describing the shock and disbelief of receiving the news. Simon, a dad-of-four and a dedicated Manchester City fan, had recently improved his life and was loved by many. The incident occurred on Marine Drive around 5:30 am, and the driver stopped at the scene. Investigations by Merseyside Police are ongoing, and they’re appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage. Simon’s family has been supported by trained officers as they mourn his loss. They visited the scene to pay tribute, leaving flowers and even mince pies as a heartfelt gesture. Detective Sergeant Andy Roper expressed sympathy for the family, acknowledging the tragedy’s added weight of occurring on Christmas Eve. They aim to uncover the circumstances around the crash and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

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