A 12-year-old boy's life was tragically cut short in a road collision that has left his community reeling. The devastating incident occurred on [date] at approximately 14:45 BST on [location], when the youngster was struck by a car. Despite frantic efforts to revive him, he sadly died at the scene.
The police investigation into the collision is ongoing, with a man aged 36 and a teenage boy aged 17 having been charged with murder in connection with the incident. Both defendants are due to appear before the courts later this week. Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured footage of it on their dashcam or mobile phone to come forward.
Local residents are understandably shocked and saddened by the tragic event, describing it as a 'tragic accident'. Neighbourhood policing teams have been deployed to provide support and reassurance in the area, speaking with concerned locals and gathering information from eyewitnesses.