FAMILY and friends weresaying their final farewells this afternoon to Bryn Thrope who was killed on the motorway after watching the Oasis concert at the Reebok Stadium.

Mr Thorpe, aged 19, of Wardley Avenue, Little Hulton, died from injuries after he was struck by a car on the M61.

His funeral was taking place at St Andrew's Methodist Church, Little Hulton before burial at Woodlands Cemetery.

Police are still investigating why the teenager was on the motorway near Horwich at about 11.15pm shortly after watching Oasis perform.

Any witnesses are asked to contact the police on 0161 872 5050.