MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a man who was missing three of his fingertips, almost a week after he was killed in a collision on the motorway.

Police were called at around 2am on Sunday, July 16 to reports of a collision on the M61 southbound in Swinton, at its link with the A580.

A Volkswagen Passat was travelling along the M61 when it was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.

Just seconds later, a Toyota Avensis was also involved in a collision with the pedestrian.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries to identify him and have now released a description in the hope that someone recognises him.

He is described as white, aged between 30 and 50, of slim build and around five foot eight inches tall.

He has short, neatly cut brown hair that is receding slightly at the temples.

He was wearing black adidas tracksuit bottoms with three white stripes down the leg and a distinctive khaki green t-shirt with a large graphic of a woman sat in a car on the front.

Most significantly, the tips of his left index finger, middle finger and little finger are missing which police are hoping will be a distinctive feature that can help to identify him.

Police have now released an image of the t-shirt the man was wearing (below). 

The Bolton News:

Sergeant Brian Orr of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We have done everything we can to try and identify this man who sadly hasn’t been reported missing to us.

“We have quite a detailed description of him which we hope someone might recognise, whether it’s a friend or a loved one.

“We are desperate to find out who this man is, trace his family and inform them of these tragic circumstances.

“If you have any information that can help identify him, I would urge you to get in touch with us.

“Anyone with any information about the collision is also encouraged to contact us.”

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 284 of 16/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.