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Heartbroken family of boy, 4, killed when gravestone crushed him return to scene
THE family of a four-year-old boy who was killed when a gravestone crushed him returned to the scene yesterday.
They sobbed, hugged and comforted each other in the cemetery as the tragedy sank in.
It was understood a large stone cross became detached from the base of the gravestone.
A woman — believed to be his mother — stood at the grave.
Others left floral tributes.
One read: “Our Darling, Our Little Chaos Boy.
“I hope you’re playing with the angels and that super grandad is giving you all the cuddles and kisses that we no longer can.”
Another read: “Vibrant flowers for our vibrant boy.”
The incident happened at 1pm on Saturday in Rawtenstall, Lancs.
Lancashire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Rossendale Council said it was working to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.
Andy MacNae, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, said: “My thoughts go out to the family and everyone affected by the tragic incident in Rawtenstall cemetery, which has claimed the life of a four-year-old boy.”
