The family of a 12-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash has paid tribute to a “fun-loving little comedian” who was “so beautiful inside and out”.

Keaton Slater was hit by a car in Radford Road, Coventry, on Friday shortly after 4.30pm, and was later pronounced dead at the scene, West Midlands Police said.

The force released a picture of Keaton wearing a Coventry City football shirt along with a tribute from his family.

“We all will miss our fun-loving little comedian, he just wanted to make everyone laugh smile,” they said.

“He was so beautiful inside and outside, our baby and little brother. Life can be so horrible.”

Officers have seized an abandoned black BMW, which was found in New Arley on Friday evening, which is being forensically examined.

Police said one person has handed themselves in at a police station on Saturday evening and they have been released under investigation after being questioned voluntarily.

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Officers are reviewing CCTV from the area, have spoken with a number of witnesses and are calling for the driver and anyone else who was in the car to come forward.

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Sergeant Rich Evans, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A family has lost a 12-year-old boy in an appalling incident and our thoughts remain with them.

“We are offering them support at this most dreadful of times, and we’re keeping them informed as our work to trace those responsible goes on.

“We’d like to thank all those people who have already contacted us with information and our enquiries are progressing.

“But we’d again appeal for those involved, or anyone who knows them, to search their consciences, do the right thing, and tell us what you know.”

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