Football colours at funeral of boy killed in crash

The funeral recognised Keaton's love for Coventry City

The funeral of a 12-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run crash has taken place at Coventry Cathedral, with mourners wearing sky blue in recognition of his love for Coventry City FC.

Keaton Slater died on 14 June after being hit by a car while on his way home from school.

The funeral has been described as a "beautiful service for a beautiful soul".

In Keaton's memory, there will also be a minute's applause before Tuesday evening's Coventry City match against Everton.

Canon Mary Gregory hoped that Keaton's family knew they were not alone

Canon for Arts and Reconciliation, Mary Gregory, said the message of the service was solidarity and standing with Keaton's family in their "terrible grief".

She highlighted the importance of the family knowing "they are not alone, that there is a community around them".

She added: "I really want them to go from here knowing that there are people around them, standing with them, and that God is with them."

Keaton Slater's family described him as a boy who "just wanted to make everyone laugh and smile"

People described the funeral as a "beautiful service for a beautiful soul" on the Keaton Slater Facebook community group.

"We are a whole city and beyond in mourning and this beautiful boy will never be forgotten," one user said.

After the service, a wake was to be held at Radford Social Club.

The funeral was described as a "beautiful service for a beautiful soul"

West Midlands Police said inquiries were continuing in a bid to locate Dolars Aleksanders, 21, who is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving in relation to the crash.

In June, a reward of up to £10,000 was offered by independent charity Crimestoppers, for information.

"This remains an active investigation and specially trained officers continue to support Keaton’s family," the force said.