Boy, 12, dies after freak accident

Devon and Cornwall Police can confirm that a 12-year-old boy who sustained serious head injuries whilst spectating at a football match at Bradninch Football club on Saturday 12th September has died overnight.

He was airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital following the incident before being transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital where he later died.

The youngster was hurt during a game between Bradsninch and Bampton on Saturday.

A police spokesman said: "Our sympathy and thoughts are with the family".