A PENSIONER died after his car careered out of control in Prestwich and crashed into a wall surrounding Heaton Park.

Mr Michael Say, aged 83, of Bailey Street, Prestwich, was driving a Ford Fiesta in Middleton Road towards its junction with Victoria Avenue at 9pm last night when his car veered into the wall. No other vehicles were involved. Witnesses are asked to call police on 0161 856 3574.