Police motorcyclist dies in crash

A 33-year-old police motorcyclist has died after hitting a heavy goods lorry in Bolton.

Allan Shaw was taking part in a training exercise when he crashed at Crompton Way, Astley Bridge, on Wednesday morning.

A police spokeswoman said the traffic officer, who was on duty, died at the scene and no one else was hurt.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Roads closed after the incident have now been reopened.

Mr Shaw, from Ashton-in-Makerfield, joined the force in 1999 and was based at the road policing unit at Plant Hill.

He leaves a wife and a two-year-old daughter.