The 12-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday night has been named by police.

Callum Rycroft, from Leeds, had been walking on the motorway with a man after an earlier collision involving an Audi Q5 on the slip road to Hartshead Moor services.

His mother has paid tribute to him and said the family were “devastated”.

She said: “Callum was a beautiful happy soul who was unique, great fun and larger than life. He brought light, laughter and noise into any room.

“Callum had a massive impact on everyone who met him. The house is so quiet without him here.”

Police also confirmed a 36-year-old man has been charged on Monday evening.

Matthew Rycroft, of Nowell View, Leeds will appear before Leeds Magistrates Court charged with causing or allowing the death of a child.

He was also charged with failing to provide police with a specimen.

Earlier today a second person, a 47-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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