Steven Duffield: Family name Hull boy killed in accident

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Steven Duffield died after a the bike he was riding was hit by a car in Hull

A 10-year-old boy who died when he was knocked off a bike in Hull has been named by his family.

Steven Duffield was with a friend riding the same bike on a flyover on Anlaby Road in Hull when they were struck by a car on Monday.

They were both taken to hospital where Steven died. The other boy remains in a critical condition, police said.

A tribute from The Vulcan Boxing Club in Hull where Steven was a member said they were "heartbroken".

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences in connection with the crash.

Dozens of Steven Duffield's friends attended a balloon release on Tuesday evening at West Park in the city.

In a tribute from the Vulcan Boxing Club posted on Facebook says: "It was with great sadness and a heavy heart that I heard of the death of one our members; Steven Duffield on Anlaby Road flyover.

"Steven was only 10-years-old and had his whole life in front of him.

"He was hugely well thought of by all who knew him. A truly fantastic little boy.

"Everyone at the Vulcan Centre sends their condolences to Steven's family. We are heart-broken for you and so sorry for your loss.

"There are no words to describe such a tragedy.

"Rest In Peace Steven."

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Dozens of Steven Duffield's friends attended a balloon release at West Park in Hull in his memory on Tuesday evening.

A fundraising page set up to help Steven's family , externalhad raised £2,848 of an original target of £1,500 within a day.

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The boys had both been riding on the same bicycle

Humberside Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage from driving in the area at the time to contact the force.

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