Funeral date announced for six-year-old struck by van

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Harrison Glynne Jones, six, died after being struck by a van in north Wales on 1 October.

Harrison Glynne Jones, six, died after being struck by a white Ford Transit Tipper van in Mill Road, Llanfairfechan, on 1 October at about 5pm after falling from his bicycle.

His funeral service is confirmed for 27 October at 1.15pm at St Mary's & Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, followed by a strictly private committal for family and close friends. His family have asked those attending to wear a touch of orange or something bright. More than £28,000 has been donated to support the family with funeral costs and other expenses.

The driver of the van, a 39-year-old local man, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has since been released from custody under investigation. The inquest opened on 12 October at County Hall, Ruthin, with Coroner John Gittins recording a provisional cause of death of brain injury following a post-mortem examination. The inquest has been adjourned pending further investigations. Police are asking anyone with relevant information or footage from CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Funeral date announced for north Wales boy, six, struck by van after falling off bikeThe funeral date for a six-year-old boy killed after being struck by a van after falling from his bike in north Wales has been announced.North Wales Chronicle · 17 Oct, 09:31
• Funeral date announced for north Wales boy, six, struck by van after falling off bikeThe funeral date for a six-year-old boy killed after being struck by a van after falling from his bike in north Wales has been announced.North Wales Pioneer · 17 Oct, 09:31

In this story: Harrison Glynne Jones · Llanfairfechan · North Wales · John Gittins

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