Tributes after teen killed by falling tree in Stafford

A teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree. Paramedics, police and an air ambulance were called to Holmcroft Road in Stafford shortly after 18:30 BST on Saturday. In a social media post, Staffordshire Police said: "Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 19:30." The force added that the boy's family had been informed. Police said a cordon had been put in place and would remain while they completed their inquiries at the site, which is between Holmcroft Playing Field and the Stafford North End Community Centre. Several bunches of flowers were left at the scene on Sunday, following the death. St Bertelin's Church Stafford said it remained open for people after its morning service on Sunday following the boy's death. In its Facebook post, the church also said it would be open for anyone who wanted to light a candle for the boy or to leave flowers. Ribbons were also being tied to a wooden cross at the side of the church. Tributes were posted on Facebook with the teenager described as "a lovely polite gentle soul" by one writer and another saying they were "heartbroken" at what had happened. Stafford Rangers FC d

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