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Boy, 6, Dies After Collapsing on the Way to Walk-in Centre

A GoFundMe was set up for funeral costs as the family waits for answers on what caused the boy’s collapse.

  • On Thursday, May 14, 6-year-old Leo Timney-Peers collapsed on Parr Street in St Helens while walking with his mother, Keeley Timney, and died at Whiston Hospital later that day.
  • Leo had been suffering from sickness throughout the day before the collapse, and his mother Keeley, an ancillary carer, described him as "full of life" and "kind-hearted" in a heartfelt tribute.
  • Broad Oak Primary School closed to all pupils on Friday in honor of the student, while St Helens Council stated they were "deeply saddened by the loss" and offered support to the grieving community.
  • A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family cover funeral costs as they await results from a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of Leo's death.
  • Merseyside Police confirmed emergency services attended the scene on Parr Street at 4.50pm, and authorities are conducting a post-mortem to establish the full circumstances with enquiries ongoing.
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Boy, 6, collapses and dies in mum's arms after 'feeling ill'

Leo Timney-Peers had been ill throughout the day before he collapsed in his mum's arms

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