Cops quiz 13 year-old after e-bike used to 'speed up' fatal kids roundabout

A 13-year-old has been quizzed by police for allegedly using an e-bike to power a playground roundabout - before a schoolboy tragically fell to his death. Cheshire Police fear 12 year-old Logan Carter died when the wheels of the e-bike were used to propel the roundabout at high speed in the park in Winsford at 6pm last Friday.

Emergency crews raced to the Wharton Recreation Ground after Logan was thrown off the roundabout and injured but sadly the Liverpool fan - nicknamed Bear by his family - was pronounced dead at the scene. Now a 13 year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released pending further investigation.

A fund for the heartbroken family has so far raised over £15,000. His grieving family said: "He made every day worth living. Logan was everyone's therapy person."

The roundabout has been covered with red and white tape while flowers and other tributes have been left nearby.

Cheshire Police said it was exploring a "number of lines of inquiry" into what had happened.

A force spokesperson said: "As part of this, officers are exploring reports that an e-bike was used to propel a children's roundabout in the park at around the time of the incident occurring."

People in the town said the community was "in shock". Passing mourner Trevor Bell, 64, said Logan would often give his dog a stroke while he was out walking in the park, adding that he seemed a "real lovely lad".

Mr Bell said: "He's just a happy-go-lucky little lad and it's a tragedy, it really is. It shook everyone up here. Everywhere's gone quiet. You know, I think we're all still in a bit of a shock, actually."

Flowers have been laid by the roundabout with floral bouquets left under a nearby tree. Among the tributes left at the scene was one which read: "You will always be in our hearts forever. Love Aunty Jude & Uncle Bri."

Another read: "Sleep tight. Loving you always and forever. Aunty Del & Uncle Dave."

Logan's family is currently being supported by specialist officers and have since paid tribute to him.

In a statement they said: "Logan was a much-loved Son, Brother, Grandson, Great Grandson, Cousin and friend to many. He had an infectious personality and a beautiful smile.

"Everyone wanted to be where Logan was. He was a little boy who was so full of life and wanted to make everyone laugh.

"He made every day worth living. Logan was everyone's therapy person, their calm and he will be missed more than we can ever put into words.

"We are taking comfort from the words of support we have received whilst we take time to come to terms with the untimely loss of our blue eyed boy."

Logan's dad, Rob Carter, took to social media to urge other parents to "hold your kids close and tell them every day how much you love them."

The grieving father said: "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. I'll see you one day at them gates mate love you so much Logan, forever 12."

Logan was a pupil at Winsford Academy, which posted a touching tribute on its website.

It read: "We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic news involving one of our students. Our thoughts are with the family and all those affected at this incredibly difficult time.

"As a school community, we will be offering support to students, staff, and families."

* To support the family via their fundraiser visit - https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-logan-carter