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A special assembly is being held at a York primary school to remember a 10-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in the city at the weekend.A special assembly is being held at a York primary school to remember a 10-year-old boy who was knocked down and killed in the city at the weekend.
Sean Hamilton was crossing Holgate Road on Saturday night when he was hit by a Ford Transit van.Sean Hamilton was crossing Holgate Road on Saturday night when he was hit by a Ford Transit van.
Five people arrested in connection with the incident were released on bail.Five people arrested in connection with the incident were released on bail.
Sean was a pupil at Our Lady's Roman Catholic School, where he was being remembered on Monday. Counsellors were attending to talk to pupils.Sean was a pupil at Our Lady's Roman Catholic School, where he was being remembered on Monday. Counsellors were attending to talk to pupils.
Father Pat Smith, of Our Lady's Church, who was attending the assembly, said: "It's a difficult time for everyone at the school.Father Pat Smith, of Our Lady's Church, who was attending the assembly, said: "It's a difficult time for everyone at the school.
"The assembly was arranged by the school and will involve a time of prayer and readings and hymns."The assembly was arranged by the school and will involve a time of prayer and readings and hymns.
"The little boy made his first communion in our church about two years ago and it's just too tragic to face this today."The little boy made his first communion in our church about two years ago and it's just too tragic to face this today.
"I've been to see the family and they are obviously very upset and traumatised. They can't take it all in yet.""I've been to see the family and they are obviously very upset and traumatised. They can't take it all in yet."
'Significant search''Significant search'
Sean was with his elder sister and two friends when the crash happened at about 2020 BST on Saturday.Sean was with his elder sister and two friends when the crash happened at about 2020 BST on Saturday.
Witnesses said that after hitting Sean, the van crashed into parked cars and two occupants were seen running away.Witnesses said that after hitting Sean, the van crashed into parked cars and two occupants were seen running away.
A police spokesman said officers then began a "significant search" which included the use of a police helicopter and dogs.A police spokesman said officers then began a "significant search" which included the use of a police helicopter and dogs.
The five people arrested, all local males aged between 16 and 22, were released on Sunday pending further inquiries.The five people arrested, all local males aged between 16 and 22, were released on Sunday pending further inquiries.
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 was taken to York District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.Sean was taken to York District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
On Sunday, Sean's family visited the scene of the crash where floral tributes had been laid.On Sunday, Sean's family visited the scene of the crash where floral tributes had been laid.
It is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such a way Traffic sgt Andy QuigleyIt is every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such a way Traffic sgt Andy Quigley
They left a card which read: "Sean. You will always be with us, our hearts are broken, God wanted a angel and as usual you were at the front of the queue.They left a card which read: "Sean. You will always be with us, our hearts are broken, God wanted a angel and as usual you were at the front of the queue.
"All our love, kisses and cuddles.""All our love, kisses and cuddles."
Another card, left by a friend, read: "Sean, we was best friends for ages. We will miss you so much mate."Another card, left by a friend, read: "Sean, we was best friends for ages. We will miss you so much mate."
Traffic Sgt Andy Quigley said: "The death of Sean Hamilton is truly tragic and heartbreaking for all concerned.Traffic Sgt 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."
Rebecca Thompson, who said she lived three doors down from the family, said: "I can't believe someone would do that to a little lad. It's terrible.Rebecca Thompson, who said she lived three doors down from the family, said: "I can't believe someone would do that to a little lad. It's terrible.
"It'll be terrible for the family, they'll just be devastated. How they're going to manage now, I just don't know.""It'll be terrible for the family, they'll just be devastated. How they're going to manage now, I just don't know."
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.
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Father Pat Smith: "It is just so tragic"Father Pat Smith: "It is just so tragic"