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The Sun
11 hours ago
- The Sun
Heartbroken family of boy, 4, killed when gravestone crushed him return to scene
THE family of a four-year-old boy who was killed when a gravestone crushed him returned to the scene yesterday. They sobbed, hugged and comforted each other in the cemetery as the tragedy sank in. It was understood a large stone cross became detached from the base of the gravestone. A woman — believed to be his mother — stood at the grave. Others left floral tributes. One read: 'Our Darling, Our Little Chaos Boy. "I hope you're playing with the angels and that super grandad is giving you all the cuddles and kisses that we no longer can.' Another read: 'Vibrant flowers for our vibrant boy.' The incident happened at 1pm on Saturday in Rawtenstall, Lancs. Lancashire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious. Rossendale Council said it was working to determine the circumstances of the tragedy. Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, said: 'My thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by the tragic incident in Rawtenstall cemetery, which has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy.' 1
Sky News
17 hours ago
- Sky News
Boy, four, dies after gravestone falls on him at Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire, police say
A four-year-old boy has died after a gravestone fell on him at a cemetery, police have said. The boy was fatally injured at Rawtenstall Cemetery on Burnley Road, Haslingden, at lunchtime on Saturday, Lancashire Police said. Paramedics tried to save him but "tragically" the boy died in the "devastating" incident, the force said in a statement. Officers were called to the cemetery at 1pm "following reports a gravestone had fallen onto a child. "Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy sadly died. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time." His death was not being treated as suspicious and a file will be sent to the coroner "in due course". Rossendale Borough Council posted on X on Saturday evening: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of a young child at Rawtenstall Cemetery today. Our thoughts are with the family at this devastating time. Andy MacNae, Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen, said on Facebook his thoughts went out to the family and everyone affected by the "tragic incident". Local councillor Liz McInnes also wrote on Facebook it was "a terrible tragedy. My heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the family of this poor boy. The whole of Rawtenstall is grieving".
Daily Telegraph
19 hours ago
- Daily Telegraph
Child killed by falling headstone in cemetery
Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. A four-year-old boy has tragically died after a gravestone reportedly fell onto him in a cemetery. Paramedics rushed to Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire, UK, at around 1pm today where police confirmed the boy had sadly died. Lancashire Police have said his death is not being treated as suspicious and said they will pass a file to the HM Coroner 'in due course', The Sun reported. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: 'We were called to Rawtenstall Cemetery at 1pm today [July 5] following reports a gravestone had fallen onto a child. 'Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy sadly died. 'Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time. 'His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.' A toddler has been killed by a gravestone in cemetery. Picture: Google Maps Rossendale Council said it is working with the relevant authorities to understand the circumstances of the incident. 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of a young child at Rawtenstall Cemetery on Saturday,' a council spokesperson said. 'Our thoughts are with the family at this devastating time. 'Rossendale Borough Council is working with all relevant agencies to understand the circumstances of this incident.' Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, said: 'My thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by the tragic incident in Rawtenstall cemetery, which has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy.' Liz McInnes, lead member for communities, housing, health and well-being, has said that the 'whole of Rawtenstall is grieving', after the tragic incident. The toddler died after a headstone fell on him. Picture: Supplied 'This is a terrible tragedy. My heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the family of this poor boy. The whole of Rawtenstall is grieving,' she said. Police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and will pass a file to the coroner's office. Rossendale Council has also confirmed to the Lancashire Telegraph that it is working with the relevant authorities to understand the circumstances of the incident. This story originally appeared on The Sun and was republished with permission. Originally published as Child dies after headstone falls on him at cemetery
News.com.au
21 hours ago
- News.com.au
Child dies after headstone falls on him at cemetery
A four-year-old boy has tragically died after a gravestone reportedly fell onto him in a cemetery. Paramedics rushed to Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire, UK, at around 1pm today where police confirmed the boy had sadly died. Lancashire Police have said his death is not being treated as suspicious and said they will pass a file to the HM Coroner 'in due course', The Sun reported. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: 'We were called to Rawtenstall Cemetery at 1pm today [July 5] following reports a gravestone had fallen onto a child. 'Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy sadly died. 'Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time. 'His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.' Rossendale Council said it is working with the relevant authorities to understand the circumstances of the incident. 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of a young child at Rawtenstall Cemetery on Saturday,' a council spokesperson said. 'Our thoughts are with the family at this devastating time. 'Rossendale Borough Council is working with all relevant agencies to understand the circumstances of this incident.' Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, said: 'My thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by the tragic incident in Rawtenstall cemetery, which has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy.' Liz McInnes, lead member for communities, housing, health and well-being, has said that the 'whole of Rawtenstall is grieving', after the tragic incident. 'This is a terrible tragedy. My heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the family of this poor boy. The whole of Rawtenstall is grieving,' she said. Police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and will pass a file to the coroner's office. Rossendale Council has also confirmed to the Lancashire Telegraph that it is working with the relevant authorities to understand the circumstances of the incident.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
Boy, 4, killed by falling gravestone
A four-year-old boy has been killed by a falling gravestone. The boy, whose identity has not been made public, died on Saturday afternoon at Rawtenstall Cemetery, in Rawtenstall, Lancs. Lancashire Police confirmed that the death was not being treated as 'suspicious' and said they would pass a file to the coroner's office 'in due course'. Liz McInnes, a Labour councillor in Rossendale, said: 'This is a terrible tragedy – my heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the family of this poor boy – the whole of Rawtenstall is grieving.' Andy MacNae, Labour MP for Rossendale & Darwen, said: 'My thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by the tragic incident in Rawtenstall cemetery which has claimed the life of a four year old boy.' Rossendale council said it was working to understand the circumstances of the incident. A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: 'We were called to Rawtenstall Cemetery at 1pm on Saturday, following reports a gravestone had fallen onto a child. 'Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy sadly died. 'Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time. 'His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.' Tributes for the boy have been posted on social media. One said: 'This is unbelievably sad, the child is the same age as my little boy and attended the same nursery my heart hurts for their family.'
