Tributes have been paid to Samuel McAuley who was killed after being hit by a bus in Belfast on Saturday
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and warm" 26-year-old who died after being hit by a bus near Belfast City Hall on Saturday night.Charity, church and community groups who knew Mr McAuley took to social media to remember him.Compassion Belfast said he had been a regular at its Tool Box project where he did woodwork.
"Everyone loved Sammy. He had a beautiful warmth of character, was a great one for a good yarn, very funny - always polite and courteous," a"He wore his heart on his sleeve and his openness and honesty about his life experiences were an inspiration to all of us who shared a work bench with him. The room just wont be the same without him."
A member of New Life City Church said Mr McAuley had been a regular at Friday night drop-ins and sent thoughts and prayers to his family.Image caption,Bus operator, Translink, said its thoughts were with everyone affected by the tragedy.Detectives urged witnesses, or anyone who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, to contact them.
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