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An 'affectionate and caring' toddler died of a head injury after being hit by a tractor on his father's farm, an inquest opening has heard.
Police are still investigating the death of three-year-old Albie Speakman who died after the farm collision in the outskirts Bury, Greater Manchester on July 16.
Rochdale Coroner's Court today heard that the toddler was with his father Neil Speakman when he was hit by tractor in the village of Walshaw.
It was confirmed that a postmortem investigation revealed that Albie died of a head injury.
The type of vehicle was not mentioned during the brief hearing, but police have previously confirmed it was a tractor.
Pictured: Albie Speakman being swung by dad Neil Speakman and his partner Millie Barrick during in a show of support for the England Football team
Albie Speakman (pictured left and right with his mother Leah Bridge) died aged three after being hit by a tractor at his father's farm in Bury, Manchester
'Albie (left) was an incredibly loving, affectionate and caring boy who just wanted everyone to be happy,' his mother Leah Bridge (right) said in a tribute
Albie's family desperately tried to get him to hospital before flagging an ambulance on Rochdale Old Road, Bury, at around 12.45pm.
However, the toddler was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
He was identified by heartbroken mother Leah Bridge after his death was confirmed when he arrived at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Coroners officer Jane Scullion told the court: 'Albie was with his father at his farm when he was struck by a farm vehicle. The police investigation is ongoing.'
Coroner Catherine Mckenna said: 'I am satisfied an inquest is required by law.'
She ordered an inquest review for September 13, and requested an update from the police into their investigation.
Albie's mother Ms Bridge previously paid tribute to her son after his death, describing him as a 'little sunshine boy' who 'loved to play'.
In an emotional statement released by police after his death, she said: 'Albie was an incredibly loving, affectionate and caring boy who just wanted everyone to be happy.
'He was so sensitive and wanted everyone to be ok, especially the people that he loved.
'He loved to play - whether it be with his family or friends at nursery - he would always look for little round things wherever he went, stones, polystyrene balls, bouncy balls, beads - I'm not sure why but he just loved anything round, he would just hold onto them.
'His
