A young man who tragically died after he was struck by a car in Newcastle has been named as talented rugby player Liam O’Connor.
‘Liam studied at St Ambrose School and played for the 1st XV; he played every representative age group for Lancashire from U13s through to U18s before joining the Sale Sharks Developing Players Programme and then Sharks’ Junior Academy.
‘During his two years at university he represented Newcastle Medics. Every one of those teams and its players had a true star and warrior in their team. ‘We are committed to getting answers for his family and finding out the full circumstances surrounding this collision, which has tragically resulted in his death.
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