Tributes after teen killed by falling tree
BBCA teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree.
Paramedics, police and an air ambulance were called to Holmcroft Road in Stafford shortly after 18:30 BST on Saturday.
In a social media post, Staffordshire Police said: "Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 19:30."
The force added that the boy's family had been informed.
Police said a cordon had been put in place and would remain while they completed their inquiries.
Several bunches of flowers were left at the scene on Sunday, following the death.
St Bertelin's Church Stafford said it would remain open for people after its morning service on Sunday following the boy's death.
Tributes were posted on Facebook with the teenager described as "a lovely polite gentle soul" by one writer and another saying they were "heartbroken" at what had happened.
Stafford Rangers FC described the death as "heartbreaking".
"Everyone at the club sends their thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and all those affected at this incredibly difficult time," they added.
A post on the Stafford & District Sunday Football League Facebook group said all of their matches on Sunday would hold a one-minute silence before kick-off.
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