The mum of an eight-year-old boy who died in a crash in Penwortham has paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

Police were called at around 4.20pm on August 1 to a report of a crash between a black Ford Transit van and a young boy, on Bilsborough Hey.

Layton Harrison died in hospital a short time later.

His mum, Stacey Bailey, said: “Layton was a much loved little boy by all who knew him. He was my world and my best friend.

“A part of me went with Layton the day he died. He lit up every room he walked into.

“He was the most energetic, happiest boy you would ever meet.

“His carers are the most selfless carers I’ve ever known; they adored Layton and loved him like their own.

“I can’t thank them both enough for the love and care they gave my son during the past two years.

“I would like to say a big thanks to the police and the staff at the Royal Preston Hospital for their work they have done and the support shown to myself and carers during this difficult time.

“Myself and his carers would like to grieve in peace now as we try to come to terms with what has happened.

“RIP my beautiful baby boy, you will never be forgotten.”

PC Simon Grounds of Lancashire Police’ Specialist Operations Department, said: “We kindly request that Layton’s family and friends are now given the privacy and time to grieve.”

Anyone who witnessed the crash or saw either Layton or the van in the moments before and haven’t yet spoken to officers, are asked to contact police.

Contact 101, quoting log 0971 of August 1, 2023.