Tributes paid to 13 year old cyclist killed in West Belfast collision

Q Newsdesk

Tributes are being paid to a teenager who died after his bike was hit by a car in West Belfast.

It happened on the Springfield Road yesterday afternoon.

13 year old Eoin Hamill lived locally and was a pupil at Coláiste Feirste school.

In a tribute to him on social media a spokesperson for the school said everyone was "heartbroken" by the news.

The teenager was also a talented member of Gleann Amateur Boxing Club.

A spokesperson says he was 'a lovely young kid who was a big part of the club'

(Eoin Hamill)

It will be open this evening to support its young members and to remember Eoin.

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey said “This death is a tragedy that has left the local area stunned. "
 
“My thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of this teenage boy at this tragic time.”

Meanwhile, a man has been arrested in connection and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector David McBride said, “I am appealing to anyone who was in the Springfield Road area between 4.15pm and 4.45pm and who witnessed this collision, or who may have captured dash cam footage, to get in touch as soon as possible. Please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1302 of 03/01/20."