Funeral to be held for boy killed in hit-and-run

Keaton Slater's funeral is expected to attract hundreds of attendees

The funeral of a 12-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run crash is set to be held at Coventry Cathedral.

Keaton Slater died after being hit by a black BMW in Coventry, while he was on his way home from school on 14 June.

The funeral will be held at midday on 30 July and will be open to members of the public who wish to pay their respects.

Described as a beautiful and fun-loving boy, Keaton's death, in Radford Road at about 16:45 BST, has led to an outpouring of support from the community.

The funeral will be Sky Blues themed, in memory of Keaton's love for Coventry City.

This comes after the football club's academy side paid tribute to him and invited the Slater family to walk out onto the pitch ahead of their game against Leamington FC to hold a minute silence before kick-off.

Funeral-goers are urged to park on Salt Lane and be seated by 11:50 BST, 10 minutes before the service begins.

According to the Keaton Slater Facebook community group, hundreds are expected to attend.

The first block of seating will be reserved for family and friends, with everyone else to be seated in the second block.

A wake will be held at Radford Social Club from 15:00 BST.

The community have rallied behind Keaton's family. organising fundraisers, motorbike ride-outs, and releasing balloons.

A reward of up to £10,000 hass also been offered by independent charity Crimestoppers, for information relating the prime suspect in the crash.

An inquiry to find Dolars Aleksanders, 21, who is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving, is still ongoing, said West Midlands Police.

Specially trained officers continue to support Keaton's family, the force added.