The family of a man who was knocked down and killed by a Porsche have made a heartfelt appeal to identify the driver.

Craig Rodger’s relatives said they are devastated after the 25-year-old was mown down in Chorlton last week.

They have now pleaded for witnesses and those with more information to come forward.

His grieving family said in a statement: “Craig was a normal 25-year-old. He was a loveable pain but he was ours.

"We are devastated by what has happened to our Craig. If anyone knows who was driving the car that hit Craig just tell someone. Whoever it was still has their family after all this is over.

“It can never be over for us though, we cannot begin to think of closure until someone does the decent thing and tells us who killed Craig and left him dying in the middle of the road in Chorlton-cum-Hardy that night.

“We can’t begin to explain how this feels for us all.

“We thank everyone for their support and ask that we be left in peace to try and grieve.”

Craig was knocked down by a black Porsche Panamera as he crossed Wilbraham Road on March 10, around 10.20pm.

He had been for a drink in the nearby Spread Eagle pub.

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The driver of the Porsche, which had the licence plate number MX10 0BK, did not stop at the scene.

The car was found engulfed in flames on nearby Brookburn Road.

Two men, aged 32 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and one man, aged 25, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.

They have been bailed until April 28, pending further enquiries.

Anyone who knows the identity of the driver, witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact police immediately on 0161 856 4741 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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