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Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Poppy Atkinson, 10, died from head injuries
A 10-year-old girl died from head injuries after being struck by a car during a football training session, an inquest has heard. The hearing into the death of Poppy Atkinson from Kendal opened earlier at Cockermouth Coroners' Court following the footballer's funeral on Monday. Acting senior coroner, Kirsty Gomersal, said the circumstances were "well publicised" and that Poppy was struck by a car at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on 5 March. The hearing, which lasted for less than five minutes, was adjourned while the police investigation is ongoing, Ms Gomersal said. A 40-year-old man from Lancaster, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released under investigation. The inquest heard that Poppy's death was confirmed by paramedics at 17:12 GMT. Cumbria Police said that officers had responded to reports of two children being struck by a black BMW i40. No relatives were in court for the hearing, but they were represented by a solicitor. A second girl, aged eight and also from Kendal, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. At the time, officers said there was "no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act". Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kendal on Monday as Poppy's funeral took place. Mourners wore red clothing in memory of the Manchester United supporter, whose family had urged the community to create a "sea of love". An online fundraiser set up in her memory has exceeded £50,000 and will pay for a memorial as well as support grassroots football. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here. Mourners wear red in tribute to footballer Poppy Girl killed by car on pitch was 'force of nature' Man released in girl's pitch death investigation HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
25-03-2025
- BBC News
Poppy Atkinson died of head injuries after being hit by car
A 10-year-old girl died from head injuries after being struck by a car during a football training session, an inquest has hearing into the death of Poppy Atkinson from Kendal opened earlier at Cockermouth Coroners' Court following the footballer's funeral on senior coroner, Kirsty Gomersal, said the circumstances were "well publicised" and that Poppy was struck by a car at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on 5 hearing, which lasted for less than five minutes, was adjourned while the police investigation is ongoing, Ms Gomersal said. A 40-year-old man from Lancaster, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been released under investigation. The inquest heard that Poppy's death was confirmed by paramedics at 17:12 Police said that officers had responded to reports of two children being struck by a black BMW i40. No relatives were in court for the hearing, but they were represented by a solicitor.A second girl, aged eight and also from Kendal, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. At the time, officers said there was "no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act".Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kendal on Monday as Poppy's funeral took wore red clothing in memory of the Manchester United supporter, whose family had urged the community to create a "sea of love".An online fundraiser set up in her memory has exceeded £50,000 and will pay for a memorial as well as support grassroots football. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here.
Sky News
06-03-2025
- Sky News
Kendal: Girl who died in sports pitch crash named as family pay tribute
A girl who died after she was hit by a car on a sports pitch has been named as 10-year-old Poppy Atkinson. Paying tribute, Poppy's family said: "Poppy was the focal point of our lives, everything for us revolved around Poppy's love for football. "Poppy touched so many lives, it was easy to see why, her energy, character, spirit and passion for football was infectious and touched huge numbers of people. "Poppy was 100% determined to be a professional footballer. Many who know her, and who know her determination to improve and win, had no doubt she would achieve her goal to one day to play for Manchester United." Officers were called to the incident at Kendal Rugby Club shortly before 5pm on Wednesday. A second child, an eight-year-old girl also from Kendal, was taken to hospital, with injuries said to be not life-threatening. The driver of a black BMW i40, a 40-year-old man from Lancaster, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. In their statement, Poppy's family added: "Poppy was sister to seven-year-old Edward. Edward worshipped the ground Poppy walked on, he only ever wanted to be like her. Poppy would coach and support Edward with his football, it was so beautiful to see. "The hole in our lives and so many around us that Poppy leaves is enormous, we will never be whole again. This world has lost a spirit like no other, she was a force of nature. She was so special, she was too good for this world." In an earlier statement, Cumbria Police said: "At this time, there is no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act." "Investigative inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and to inform a future coronial process. "A multi-agency response will continue today to support people affected by this incident." Players and coaches from Kendal United Football Club witnessed the "horrific event". In a statement the club said: "This afternoon a tragic event occurred at Kendal Rugby Club. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families at this terribly sad time. "We know that some Kendal United players and coaches witnessed this horrific event and as a club we would ask anyone affected to contact the committee who will offer support and help, where needed, at this incredibly sad time." Kendal Rugby Club said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club, resulting in a tragic loss of a child's life. "Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time. "We are co-operating fully with the authorities as they conduct their investigation - the club and all facilities are temporarily closed while this is carried out." MP Tim Farron, whose constituency includes Kendal, said the community was "stunned and in mourning". "This is devastating, utterly heartbreaking news," he said on X. "I'm praying for the children and for their families and friends.
Sky News
06-03-2025
- Sky News
Kendal: 10-year-old girl died in sports pitch crash - as police say no indication it was deliberate
A child who died after she was hit by a car on a sports pitch was a 10-year-old girl, police have said. In a statement, Cumbria Police said: "At this time, there is no indication to suggest that this incident was a deliberate act." A second child, an eight-year-old girl also from Kendal, was taken to hospital, with injuries said to be not life-threatening. The driver of a black BMW i40, a 40-year-old man from Lancaster, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody. Officers were called to the incident at Kendal Rugby Club shortly before 5pm on Wednesday. Players and coaches from Kendal United Football Club witnessed the "horrific event". In a statement the club said: "This afternoon a tragic event occurred at Kendal Rugby Club. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families at this terribly sad time. "We know that some Kendal United players and coaches witnessed this horrific event and as a club we would ask anyone affected to contact the committee who will offer support and help, where needed, at this incredibly sad time." Kendal Rugby Club said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that an incident occurred today at Kendal Rugby Club, resulting in a tragic loss of a child's life. "Our thoughts are with their family and friends and we kindly ask for privacy for all involved at this difficult time. "We are co-operating fully with the authorities as they conduct their investigation - the club and all facilities are temporarily closed while this is carried out." MP Tim Farron, whose constituency includes Kendal, said the community was "stunned and in mourning". "This is devastating, utterly heartbreaking news," he said on X. "I'm praying for the children and for their families and friends. "Our community in Kendal is stunned and in mourning." Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man questioned after child killed by car on pitch
A man is being questioned over the death of one child and injuries to another who were hit by a car which crashed through a fence and on to a sports pitch. The pair were struck at Kendal rugby club at about 17:00 GMT on Wednesday, Cumbria Police said. The male driver, who is aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Tim Farron, the MP for the area, described the crash as "devastating, utterly heartbreaking news", adding: "Our community in Kendal is stunned and in mourning." There was a police presence at the rugby club into the night, with officers saying the car involved was a black BMW i40. The Reverend Canon Shanthi Thompson, from Kendal Parish Church, said a moment of silence was held after its Ash Wednesday service "because it's so hard to find the words to say at a time like this". "Kendal is a very close community and many, many people will have links to the rugby club and people will know the children involved," she told BBC Radio Cumbria. At the scene Jennie Dennett, BBC Radio Cumbria The sunrise here is lighting the frosty pitch and the very wrong sight of two buckled fence panels that are pitchside, opposite the clubhouse car park. The green panels have bent right over in front of the drop down to the pitch and there is blue and white police tape across the gap in the fence. It's an indication of the awful consequences of yesterday's crash. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Child dies after being hit by car on sports pitch Cumbria Police
