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Boy, 12, 'electrocuted' on railway tracks in Bootle Boy, 12, 'electrocuted' on railway tracks in Bootle
(about 3 hours later)
A boy found dead on a railway line is thought to have been electrocuted, police have said.A boy found dead on a railway line is thought to have been electrocuted, police have said.
British Transport Police officers were called to tracks in Bootle, close to Bedford Road, at 19:00 BST on Monday.British Transport Police officers were called to tracks in Bootle, close to Bedford Road, at 19:00 BST on Monday.
A spokeswoman confirmed a 12-year-old boy, from Bootle, had been pronounced dead at the scene and his injuries were "consistent with electrocution".A spokeswoman confirmed a 12-year-old boy, from Bootle, had been pronounced dead at the scene and his injuries were "consistent with electrocution".
The death is not being treated as suspicious and the boy's family have been informed.The death is not being treated as suspicious and the boy's family have been informed.
A man who lives nearby said he had called emergency services after hearing "screams" for help.A man who lives nearby said he had called emergency services after hearing "screams" for help.
"It's a shame, a 12-year-old lad...it's sad...horrendous," he added."It's a shame, a 12-year-old lad...it's sad...horrendous," he added.
'Happiest little boy''Happiest little boy'
Det Ch Insp Steve Lewis appealed for information about this "incredibly tragic incident".Det Ch Insp Steve Lewis appealed for information about this "incredibly tragic incident".
"While we have no reason to be believe there were any suspicious circumstances to this incident, we are still working to establish the full circumstances behind the boy's death," he said."While we have no reason to be believe there were any suspicious circumstances to this incident, we are still working to establish the full circumstances behind the boy's death," he said.
Det Ch Insp Lewis urged anyone "who may have seen two young boys close to the tracks around this time" to contact police.Det Ch Insp Lewis urged anyone "who may have seen two young boys close to the tracks around this time" to contact police.
A bunch of flowers has been placed beside the railway bridge with a note that reads: "Shine bright like a diamond. You was the happiest little boy."A bunch of flowers has been placed beside the railway bridge with a note that reads: "Shine bright like a diamond. You was the happiest little boy."
A boy and his mother left a card with a poem inside.A boy and his mother left a card with a poem inside.
Trains on Merseyrail's Southport line were cancelled on Monday night following the death.Trains on Merseyrail's Southport line were cancelled on Monday night following the death.
A Merseyrail spokesman said: "A death on our rail network is always incredibly upsetting, but especially so when it happens to someone of such a young age.
"A railway network can be an extremely hazardous environment, especially when there is an electrified rail involved.
"We would remind all members of the public not to attempt to access the track or trackside areas in any circumstances."