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Hit-and-run police appeal to fans | Hit-and-run police appeal to fans |
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Detectives hunting the killers of the Edinburgh schoolboy Jack Anderson have appealed to the city's football fans to help the murder inquiry. | |
Leaflets were handed out at the derby between Hibs and Hearts giving descriptions of the men police want to question about the fatal hit-and-run. | |
It included a photograph of a green Peugeot 406 car, similar to that which killed the 10-year-old on 5 October. | |
Jack was crossing Saughton Road North when he was hit by a speeding car. | Jack was crossing Saughton Road North when he was hit by a speeding car. |
The vehicle was travelling in the wrong direction when it struck Jack at 1525 BST. | The vehicle was travelling in the wrong direction when it struck Jack at 1525 BST. |
The three occupants of the car fled and the vehicle was later found abandoned at Saughton Prison. | The three occupants of the car fled and the vehicle was later found abandoned at Saughton Prison. |
Lothian and Borders Police said the initiative was another way of reaching thousands of people who may have information relevant to the inquiry. | Lothian and Borders Police said the initiative was another way of reaching thousands of people who may have information relevant to the inquiry. |
Jack was killed near his home after leaving primary school | |
It has also emerged that a book of remembrance is being created for the Anderson family. | It has also emerged that a book of remembrance is being created for the Anderson family. |
It will contain cards and messages from floral tributes that have been laid close to the scene of the collision. | It will contain cards and messages from floral tributes that have been laid close to the scene of the collision. |
Flowers have been removed from outside the newsagents so the book could be put together and presented to the family. | Flowers have been removed from outside the newsagents so the book could be put together and presented to the family. |
Football memorabilia left at the scene will also be given to the young Hibs fan's parents. | Football memorabilia left at the scene will also be given to the young Hibs fan's parents. |
Jack's family have requested that the cuddly toys be cleaned and offered to a children's charity. | Jack's family have requested that the cuddly toys be cleaned and offered to a children's charity. |
A force spokesman said: "The family have been overwhelmed by the tremendous support from the public following Jack's murder. | A force spokesman said: "The family have been overwhelmed by the tremendous support from the public following Jack's murder. |
"All the messages of goodwill and heartfelt support will be included in the book so his family can appreciate the depth of local feeling at his tragic death." | "All the messages of goodwill and heartfelt support will be included in the book so his family can appreciate the depth of local feeling at his tragic death." |