A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute after a dad-of-three was tragically killed just days before his son's birthday.

Wesley Tierney was hit by a tram on Poundswick Lane, in Wythenshawe on Friday, January 13.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.25pm but the 29-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His family, fiancé Kirsty and three kids Nico, 11, Cody, nine, and Quinn, two, have paid a loving tribute.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Kirsty said: "What can I say about Wez? He was one of those people who would help anyone.

"He got on well with anyone who met him and I knew from the moment we met that we would be together forever.

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"We were due to be married in the next couple of years and had a family holiday planned. Our eldest son's birthday was on January 18. He should have been here celebrating with us.

"Anyone who knew Wez knew he was family-oriented. He has left behind three brilliant children who adore him, as well as brothers, sisters, mother, family, friends, colleagues and myself.

"The support we have been shown over this past week has been amazing. I want to thank everyone personally who has taken the time to send us their condolences and prayers. Also, for those who have raised funds towards his funeral costs."

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