Family pay tribute to 12-year-old boy who died after a garage collapsed in Clacton
The garage wall collapsed on Friday
The family of a 12 year old boy who died in Clacton have paid tribute to their son.
Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens died following the collapse of a garage wall at a property in area on Friday 21st October.
Yesterday, his family said: “After a tragic accident, our son Scott-Swaley has sadly passed away.
“As a family, we cannot explain the hurt we feel and we are broken.
“Our Swaley was a well-loved boy who had friends not only in Clacton, but also in Dartford and Wickford and will be missed by so many.
“As a family, we would like to ask for privacy at this difficult time whilst we come to terms with our loss.
“We appreciate and would like to say thank you for all of the kind tributes to our boy.”
Emergency services attended the St John’s Road property, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, Scott-Swaley died at the scene.
His death is being treated as non-suspicious.
Detective Inspector James Hardingham, leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts continue to be with Scott-Swaley’s family and friends following this tragic incident.
“We’re continuing our enquiries to establish the facts leading to the wall collapse.
“If anyone has information that can help us, or anyone who was in St John’s Road just before 7pm last night and saw anything that could help our investigation, should call us.”
The house the garage was attached to has been declared safe.