Tributes have been paid online to a "true gentleman" who died in a car crash in Oldham, on Sunday night (June 2).

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that at around 11.41pm, they were called to reports of a crash on Greenacres Road between three cars.

Police have said they believe a car was travelling before it crashed into two stationary cars, causing it to overturn.

Emergency services were called but despite their best efforts, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Monday (June 3), a spokesperson for Rochdale Coroner's Court confirmed to The Oldham Times that a file in the name of Atif Zaheer had been referred to their office.

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Two men, also in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Following the fatal crash, many people on social media have paid tribute to Mr Zaheer, who has been described as a "true gentleman" and "a pleasant young man".

One person wrote on Facebook: "So sad another young life taken to soon thinking of all the family."

Another commenter described Mr Zaheer as a "true gentleman" and offered their "deepest condolences" to his family.

One person wrote: "So young this is very sad."

Mr Zaheer was also described as "such a pleasant young man with good manners and always smiling".

They added that he would be "dearly missed".

In a statement, Detective Constable Alex Giblin, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident where a young man has lost his life, and our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones.

"They will be supported by specially trained officers at this distressing time.

"We are working tirelessly to get answers for them, but I urge anyone who has any information, or who may have witnessed the incident to please come forward and help with our enquiries.

“This could be an eyewitness account from the scene, doorbell footage, CCTV or dashcam footage. It can all be used to help us establish how a young man lost his life in such distressing circumstances.

“Anyone with information or detail is encouraged to contact us directly on 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 3606 of 02/06/24. Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, details can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”