Funeral to take place for 12-year-old Olly Croker
The funeral of Devon schoolboy Olly Croker is taking place St Michael and All Angel's Church in Bampton at 3pm. The 12-year-old died following a 'freak accident' at a football match.
Family of tragic 'freak accident' victim donate his organs
The mother of a 12-year-old boy killed by a freak accident during a football match has revealed the family donated his organs to transplant patients.
Oliver Croker died after suffering severe head injuries when part of a metal fence at the side of the pitch in Kensham Park in Bradninch, near Exeter, hit him during the game.
In a post on Facebook, his mother Pippa said she felt "so proud" that Oliver could help save the lives of others.
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