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Police renew witness appeal after death of Westgate boy Charlie Richardson

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after the death of Westgate teenager Charlie Richardson.

The 14-year-old was taken to a London hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car and later died of his injuries.

The King Ethelbert School pupil was knocked down by a silver Ford Mondeo close to the Beach Road junction in Westgate Bay Avenue at about 5.15pm last Friday.

14-year-old Charlie Richardson died after being hit by a car in Westgate in November
14-year-old Charlie Richardson died after being hit by a car in Westgate in November

Sergeant Hannah Brown from the serious collision investigation unit said: "We would like to thank those who have come forward so far.

"We believe there may have been people who stopped at the scene just after the collision and have not yet spoken to officers.

Flowers and messages were left in Westgate Bay Avenue where King Ethelbert School pupil Charlie Richardson was hit by a car
Flowers and messages were left in Westgate Bay Avenue where King Ethelbert School pupil Charlie Richardson was hit by a car

"We understand there were two women who were helping a nurse before officers arrived – possibly one was in a driving instructor’s car - and we would like to trace those."

Witnesses are asked to call the appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 27-1029.

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