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Coventry brothers' deaths 'a tragedy for the city' | Coventry brothers' deaths 'a tragedy for the city' |
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The deaths of two young brothers who were hit by a car is a "tragedy for the whole city" the Dean of Coventry has said. | |
The Very Reverend John Witcombe said Thursday's crash in which Corey, six, and Casper Platt-May, two, died was "heartbreaking". | The Very Reverend John Witcombe said Thursday's crash in which Corey, six, and Casper Platt-May, two, died was "heartbreaking". |
The boys were killed while on a family trip to a park. | |
Prayers were said for the brothers at the cathedral and a book of condolence has been opened. | Prayers were said for the brothers at the cathedral and a book of condolence has been opened. |
A service was also held at St Michaels Church, on Walsgrave Road, led by Rev Dr Noel Phillips, who will be talking to pupils at Corey's school on Monday. | |
'Heartbroken' | 'Heartbroken' |
The church is close to Macdonald Road where the crash happened. | |
Dr Phillips said he understood the school had asked for support and for counsellors to talk to pupils. | |
Corey and Casper were with their mother and a group of up to nine children being helped across the road when they were struck. | Corey and Casper were with their mother and a group of up to nine children being helped across the road when they were struck. |
A man and a woman were remanded in custody at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday, charged with causing their deaths by dangerous driving. | A man and a woman were remanded in custody at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday, charged with causing their deaths by dangerous driving. |
The dean said: "It feels like another gaping wound in the city. It's a really hard piece of information to take in. | |
"We're heartbroken for the family, concerned for those caught up in it in whatever way." | "We're heartbroken for the family, concerned for those caught up in it in whatever way." |
A minute's silence was observed on Saturday by fans attending the Coventry City FC's match at Mansfield. | |
Players from both sides wore black armbands in tribute to the two youngsters. | |
More than £20,000 has been raised for the boys' family since a fundraising page was started following their deaths. | More than £20,000 has been raised for the boys' family since a fundraising page was started following their deaths. |