Man arrested over death of boy, 8, on scooter

Lennix's parents said he was "a happy-go-lucky child"

A man has been arrested over the death of an eight-year-old boy who was hit by a car while riding a scooter.

Lennix Sutcliffe was near his home in Woodland View in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, when he was struck by a motorist pulling into a driveway.

Police and paramedics raced to the incident, but he died at the scene on 14 April.

Wiltshire Police's serious collision investigation team said it was "following several lines of enquiry".

A police spokesperson said: "The families involved in this tragic case are being supported by their family liaison officer and the investigation team.

"The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s, was arrested after the incident on suspicion of causing death by careless driving but was released under investigation.

"The investigation process is complex and may take some time to complete."

The arrested man has since been bailed.

'Simply loved life'

Speaking after Lennix's death, his parents Jackie and Chris said: "Our Lennix was always playing, a happy-go-lucky child who was loved by everyone and who loved everyone.

"He simply loved life and was the light of our small village.

"He loved Pokémon and his favourite character was Charizard.

"We as a family are now coming together to support one another.

"We ask our community to provide us both time and space in the days, weeks and months ahead of us."