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Five held over boy's road death Five held over boy's road death
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Five people have been arrested over the death of a 10-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in York.Five people have been arrested over the death of a 10-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in York.
Sean Hamilton, who lived locally, was crossing Holgate Road on Saturday night when he was hit by a blue Ford Transit van.Sean Hamilton, who lived locally, was crossing Holgate Road on Saturday night when he was hit by a blue Ford Transit van.
He was taken to York District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.He was taken to York District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police said five males, aged between 16 and 22 and who live in the area, were arrested on Sunday morning and were due to be questioned by detectives.Police said five males, aged between 16 and 22 and who live in the area, were arrested on Sunday morning and were due to be questioned by detectives.
The collision occurred near Holgate Bridge, known locally as the Iron Bridge.The collision occurred near Holgate Bridge, known locally as the Iron Bridge.
It is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such a way Traffic sgt Andy Quigley Sean Hamilton was crossing the road when he was hit
Following the incident the occupants of the van ran away towards the Acomb area of York.Following the incident the occupants of the van ran away towards the Acomb area of York.
Police began what they described as a "significant search" for them which included the use of a police helicopter and dogs.Police began what they described as a "significant search" for them which included the use of a police helicopter and dogs.
The road around the area was closed for some time to allow forensic examinations to be carried out but has since re-opened.The road around the area was closed for some time to allow forensic examinations to be carried out but has since re-opened.
Friends and relatives of Sean have been leaving floral tributes at the scene of the crash.Friends and relatives of Sean have been leaving floral tributes at the scene of the crash.
One read: "Sean, we was best friends for ages. We will miss you so much mate."One read: "Sean, we was best friends for ages. We will miss you so much mate."
Traffic sergeant Andy Quigley said: "The death of Sean Hamilton is truly tragic and heartbreaking for all concerned.Traffic sergeant Andy Quigley said: "The death of Sean Hamilton is truly tragic and heartbreaking for all concerned.
"It is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such a way.""It is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such a way."
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the van or its occupants at the time of the crash to contact them.Police have appealed for anyone with information about the van or its occupants at the time of the crash to contact them.