THE heartbroken family of a young boy who died after falling from playpark apparatus have paid a tribute to the tragic youngster.
Logan Carter, 12, died on Friday at the Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford, Cheshire.
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Logan was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics arrived.
Logan’s family were informed of his death and are currently being supported by specialist officers.
Police launched an investigation into the horror incident shortly after being scrambled to the scene.
The youngster’s heartbroken father, Rob Carter, has now offered a touching tribute to his son.
The grieving father warned other parents to “hold your kids close and tell them every day how much you love them.”
A fundraiser has been set up for the tragic youth with members of the local community donating in Logan’s memory.
Logan’s dad took to social media to pay tribute to his son with a string of touching posts.
The grieving father said: “All I can say to people is hold your kids and tell them every day how much you love them because you never know when they will be gone.”
Rob later added: “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 as 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’s mother, Carys Jane Carter, has yet to speak on her son’s tragic death.
The fundraiser for young Logan has so far raised over £7,000 with more than 400 people donating to support the tragic boy’s family.
The Gofundme has a target of £13,000.
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Money will be used to support Logan’s heartbroken family and give the youth the “send off he deserves.”
At the time of the horror incident Detective Sergeant John Rhodes, of the Protecting Vulnerable People Investigations Unit, said: “This was a deeply tragic incident involving a very young victim and our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the boy who sadly died at the scene.
“As part of our investigation into this incident, we are asking anyone who may have been in or around the Wharton Recreation Ground area just off Ledward Street in Winsford at around the time of the incident and saw anything that may aid us in our enquiries, to please get in touch.
“At this stage I would also like to ask the public not to feed into any speculation, particularly on social media, as this remains an ongoing investigation.”
