Boy, 12, Dies After Falling from Playground Equipment: ‘My Heart Has Been Ripped in Two,’ His Dad Says

A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from playground equipment at a park near his home in Cheshire, England.

Logan Carter was injured in the accident at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford on Friday, Aug. 29, around 6:11 p.m., according to a statement from Cheshire Constabulary.

Emergency responders from North West Ambulance Service tried to save him, but Logan was pronounced dead at the scene, The Independent reported.

Detective Sergeant John Rhodes said in a statement obtained by The Independent, “As part of our investigation into this incident, we are asking anyone who may have been in or around the Wharton Recreation Ground area just off Ledward Street in Winsford at around the time of the incident and saw anything that may aid us in our enquiries, to please get in touch.”

He also urged people not to speculate online while the investigation is ongoing.

Logan’s family released a statement through Cheshire Constabulary, describing him as a “much-loved son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, cousin and friend to many.”

“He had an infectious personality and a beautiful smile,” they wrote. “Everyone wanted to be where Logan was. He was a little boy so full of life who wanted to make everyone laugh. He made every day worth living.”

The family added, “Logan was everyone’s therapy person, their calm, and he will be missed more than we can ever put into words. We are taking comfort from the support we have received while we try to cope with the untimely loss of our blue-eyed boy.”

Logan’s father, Rob Carter, also shared a tribute on Facebook, writing, “When I [woke] up on Friday my little mate, I didn’t think that would be the last time I get to see you. My heart has been ripped in two.”

He urged parents to cherish their children, saying, “Hold your kids and tell them every day how much you love them because you never know when they will be gone.”

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family during this difficult time.