The family of a boy who died in Clacton, have paid tribute to their son.
Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, died following the collapse of a garage wall at a property in Clacton on Friday 21 October.
Today, 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, sadly, 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 were called by colleagues in the fire service just before 7pm on Friday 21 October, for concerns for the welfare of two people following the collapse of a garage wall at a property in St John’s Road, Clacton.
“Road closures were in place whilst emergency services dealt with the incident in which the pair were known to each other.
“A man, 30s, was rescued from the rubble and sustained an arm injury, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 12-year-old boy, sadly, died at the scene.
“His death is being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Detective Inspector James Hardingham, leading the investigation, said:
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of those concerned at this sad time.
“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.
Please quote incident 1121 of 21 October when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
