Tributes as four year-old boy killed by falling gravestone at cemetery | UK | News

When a tombstone fell in a cemetery in a cemetery, a tragic four -year -old child was paid tears. Emergency services were called to the Rawtenstall Cemetery in East Lancashire on Saturday, July 5 at 13:00 after the child had fallen after a grave stone fell.

The Lancashire police spokesman tried to save him, but he died in a “tragic” child “destructive” incident. “My thoughts are going to everyone who is affected by the tragic event at the Rawtenstall Cemetery, who claims the life of a four -year -old child,” my thoughts and Darwen deputy Andy Macnae said.

In addition, CLLR Liz McINNES, the chief member of the communities, housing, health and prosperity, said that after the tragic incident, “Rawtenstall’s whole is grieving.”

He said: “This is a terrible tragedy. This is my heartfelt and deepest sympathy for this poor child’s family.

Police confirmed that his death had not been treated as a suspicious and said they would pass a file “timely” file office.

Rossendale District Council confirmed that he was working with the relevant authorities to understand the conditions of the incident.

A Council spokesman: “On Saturday, we were very sorry for the tragic death of a small child at the Rawtenstall Cemetery. Our thoughts are with the family at this destructive time.

“Rossendale District Council works with all the relevant agencies to understand the conditions of this incident.”

Lancashire police spokesman said: “On Saturday, July 5 at 13:00 at the Rawtenstall Cemetery, a tombstone fell to a child after the reports.

“The child died in a tragic way and despite the best efforts of emergency services.

“Our thoughts are with their loved ones in this destructive time.

The cemetery in Burnley Road appeals to non -conformist and Muslim tombs in the Catholic, England Church, and is currently more than 21,000 graves and more than about 17 acres.

There is a chapel that can sit about 40 people to hire for a small fee.