A teenage boy has been arrested after another boy was killed when he was thrown from a roundabout at a park in Cheshire.
Logan Carter, 12, died from his injuries as he played with friends at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford on Friday evening.
A 13-year-old boy has now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police said.
The Sun reported that Logan was with friends when he was fatally injured and the wheel of an electric bike was used to spin the roundabout faster.
The teenager was later released under investigation.
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His father, Rob, wrote online: ‘All I can say to people is hold your kids and tell them every day how much you love them because you never know when they will be gone.
‘When I woke up on Friday, my little mate, I didn’t think that would be the last time I get to see you. My mate, my heart has been ripped in two. I will never forget you, my mate. Sleep tight up there.’
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, police added.
Police are appealing for anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as part of ongoing enquiries.
Detective Sergeant John Rhodes, of the protecting vulnerable people investigations unit, said: ‘This was a deeply tragic incident involving a very young victim.
‘Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy who sadly died at the scene.
‘As part of our investigation into this incident, we are asking anyone who may have been in or around the Wharton Recreation Ground area just off Ledward Street in Winsford at around the time of the incident and saw anything that may aid us in our enquiries, to please get in touch.
‘At this stage, I would also like to ask the public not to feed into any speculation, particularly on social media, as this remains an ongoing investigation.’
A GoFundMe set up for his funeral has already raised more than £14,000.
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