Boy, 13, arrested in connection with death of 12-year-old at Cheshire park
Logan Carter, died on Friday 29 August following the incident at the Wharton Recreation Ground
Last updated 2nd Sep 2025
Detectives, investigating the death of a 12-year-old, have arrested a teenage boy in connection.
The force are continuing their enquiries after reports suggest an e-bike was used to propel a children’s roundabout.
Logan Carter, died on Friday 29 August following the incident at the Wharton Recreation Ground, Winsford.
Officers say they are looking into a number of lines of enquiry to fully establish what happened around the time of the incident.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the case but has since been released under investigation.
In a statement Cheshire Police said: "Investigations are ongoing and officers are currently exploring a number of lines of enquiry in order to fully establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.
"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.
"A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the incident and has since been released under investigation."
"So full of life"
Only yesterday (1 September) Logan's family released this statement: "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."