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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. |
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. |