Family of 12-year-old hit-and-run victim in Loughton pay tribute

Harley Watson, 12, died from his injuries after a collision with a car in Loughton

The family of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally killed in a collision with a car outside his school in Loughton, have paid tribute to their ‘lovely boy.’

Harley Watson was a pupil at Debden Park High School and was on Willingale Road when the incident occurred at 3.20pm on Monday, 2 December.

In tribute to him, his family said: “We are so devastated by what has happened.

“Harley was a good, kind, helpful and lovely boy.

“We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and concern. However as a family we would like people to respect our privacy and allow us to grieve in peace.”

Investigations around the circumstances continue.

Essex Police have established a section on the policing portal where any information or footage can be submitted. The site required is mipp.police.uk.

Additionally, you can call them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.