A ‘bright’ schoolboy who died after a collision has been named.
Bobby Bloomfield, 12, who attended Shenfield High School, tragically died in hospital on Sunday evening after he was found by officers with critical injuries.
Tributes have since poured in for the youngster near the scene, with flowers and candles left at the scene.
In a statement, Bobby’s family said: “Losing a child is every parent’s nightmare. We are living that nightmare, and no words can ever explain how we are feeling. Bobby brought light and life into all our lives, and we have lost that forever. The hole he has left can never be filled. We would ask for our privacy to be respected as we pull together as a family at this horrific time.”
View 4 ImagesBobby Bloomfield, 12, has been named as the victim (Image: Essex Police)
A 15-year-old boy and a 43-year-old man, both from the Pilgrims Hatch area of Brentwood, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Both remained in custody throughout Monday.Formally confirming Bobby’s identity, a spokesman for Essex Police, said: “Essex Police are now in a position to name the child who tragically died after a serious incident in Pilgrims Hatch, near Brentwood, on Sunday, June 7.”“15-year-old Bobby Bloomfield sustained serious injuries in the Ashwells Road area shortly before 5.40pm and very sadly died a short time later in hospital. We’re continuing to support his family and loved ones.”Bobby was a pupil at Shenfield High School, where his death has left classmates, teachers and the wider school community in shock.
View 4 ImagesOne message left for the victim read ‘fly high brother’
A spokesperson for the school said: “We are extremely saddened to learn about the death of one of our pupils. This has come as a shock to us all, and we send our deepest condolences to the pupil’s family.”
“We are supporting our pupils, staff and wider school community. As there is an ongoing police investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.”
View 4 ImagesAnother said ‘miss you always’
A police cordon in place on the road yesterday was lifted this morning, with joggers and dogwalkers stopped to look at tributes left near a signpost.
Detectives in plain clothes could be seen going to and from a house as flowers were laid at a crossroads just a few yards away.
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One message left for the victim read “fly high brother”, while another read: “Miss you always”.