A young boy who was changing out of his boots in a car park after a rugby match has been crushed to death in a freak accident
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The statement read: "[Alfie] was stood at the rear of the family car changing his boots for his shoes after watching his brother play rugby. Since the incident - which happened on Sunday, February 19 - tributes have poured in for Alfie, who lived in Plymouth, Devon. Police said he sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital. It was there that he was pronounced dead around an hour after the incident.
"He was our special cheeky, funny and precious little man. Our hearts are completely broken. We are so numb and are struggling to understand why this has happened. We would like to thank you for the kind words of support we have received.
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