Teen arrested after boy's fatal roundabout fall

Logan Carter smiles for the camera in front of a backdrop of trees. He has blond hair and is wearing a stripy multi-coloured top.Image source, Family handout
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Logan Carter, 12, was described by his family as "everyone's therapy person"

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A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy fatally fell from a roundabout in a playground.

Cheshire Police believe Logan Carter died after the wheels of an e-bike were used to propel the roundabout in the park in Winsford on Friday.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation.

The roundabout has been covered with red and white tape while flowers and other tributes have been left nearby.

Logan died at the scene of the incident at the Wharton Recreation Ground, off Ledward Street, at about 18:00 BST.

The teenage suspect was arrested later that evening, police added.

A green and yellow children's roundabout encircled with red and white tape. In the distance flowers and balloons can be seen lying at the base of a tree.
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Police said they were looking into suggestions an e-bike was used to propel the roundabout

Cheshire Police said it was exploring a "number of lines of inquiry" into what had happened.

A force spokesperson said: "As part of this, officers are exploring reports that an e-bike was used to propel a children's roundabout in the park at around the time of the incident occurring."

People in the town told the BBC the community was "in shock".

Throughout the day mourners, including staff from Logan's school, visited the playground to lay flowers and cards.

Trevor Bell, 64, said Logan would often give his dog a stroke while he was out walking in the park, adding that he seemed a "real lovely lad".

Mr Bell said: "He's just a happy-go-lucky little lad and it's a tragedy, it really is.

"It shook everyone up here.

"Everywhere's gone quiet. You know, I think we're all still in a bit of a shock, actually."

Bunches of flowers, cards, a white football, and a Liverpool FC football shirt surround the base of a tree in a park.
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Tributes for Logan were left at the scene by local people

In a statement issued via Cheshire Police on Sunday, Logan's family said he "made every day worth living".

They added: "He had an infectious personality and a beautiful smile.

"Everyone wanted to be where Logan was. He was a little boy who was so full of life and wanted to make everyone laugh."

His family described him as "everyone's therapy person" who "will be missed more than we can ever put into words".

"We are taking comfort from the words of support we have received whilst we take time to come to terms with the untimely loss of our blue-eyed boy," they added.

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