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Parents pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ 10-year-old son killed in car crash

Charlie Lowe died in hospital after a collision on Abingdon Road on Thursday evening

Joe Middleton
Saturday 22 April 2023 21:36 BST
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Charlie Lowe (pictured) was a football mad Liverpool fan
Charlie Lowe (pictured) was a football mad Liverpool fan (Merseyside Police)

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The family of a 10-year-old boy who died in a traffic accident in Liverpool have described him as “the most beautiful boy in the world.”

Charlie Lowe died in hospital after a collision on Abingdon Road on Thursday evening.

On Saturday his family issued touching tributes and photographs of the Liverpool fan who was “happy, very smart and very funny.”

Charlie’s mother said: “Football mad, Charlie was taken away suddenly and we will always miss him. He was a huge LFC fan and knew everything about the team.

“He was also a keen cross country runner. He was exceptionally happy, very smart and very funny. Charlie loved School and loved life and he will be sorely missed by everyone.

Charlie’s father said: “There isn’t a word to describe how amazing and loved you are and how missed you will be. The most beautiful boy in the world.

“When you arrived I had to split my heart between you and your brother Daniel, sister Rachael and brother Bobby. I never knew for certain what real love was but I did when my amazing children entered my life.

“I will always cherish the short time I had with you, the hugs and kisses and laughs we had. The days out, you playing football and on Fifa.

“When I heard the tragic news, I came running to the hospital praying for a miracle.

“Charlie, I miss you mate so much it’s killing me inside as it is for your brothers and sister. All my love Charlie, I hope you rest in peace, Dad.”

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from our Matrix Roads Policing Unit said: “Our sincere condolences go out to the family and we will be supporting them in the coming days and weeks after this tragic incident.

“Enquiries continue and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or captured anything on dashcam or other devices.

“You can contact us in various ways but please ensure you pass on any information as soon as you can, so we can establish the circumstances.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000333448

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