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A seven-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car at a caravan site has been named locally as Tony Coffey.

A 16-year-old has been arrested and released on bail as police continue to investigate the little boy’s death, which happened at Shirenewton Caravan Site in Wentloog Road, east Cardiff, on Saturday afternoon.

The teen, who lives locally, was allegedly at the wheel of the red BMW involved in the incident at around 3pm. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Tony, who is understood to have been visiting family at the site, was taken to Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales, but later died from his injuries.

A police spokeswoman said specially trained officers are providing support to his family, who did not want to make a statement.

Officers are still at the site investigating what happened and police have renewed calls for witnesses to come forward.

The spokeswoman said: “It is believed a group of children and young people may have witnessed the collision and officers are urging them and their parents to make contact.

“They might have important information to assist the investigation and would also be offered any support they might need.”

The caravan site, on Wentloog Road, was reserved for travellers in 1985. The Cardiff council-run site accommodates about 300 residents on 55 hard-standing units.

The site has been extended several times over the past few decades, while further caravan plots have emerged on neighbouring sites.

Anybody who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.