Funeral of three-year-old Freddie

The funeral of a three-year-old boy who died after being hit by a trailer in Bristol is due to take place this morning.

Freddie Hussey was killed while walking along the pavement in Parson Street in Bedminster with his mother last month. The service is being held at South Bristol Crematorium and any donations will go to Bristol Children's Hospital.

The family have thanked people for their support but are asking that only friends and family attend the funeral.

The family of three year old Freddie Hussey who died following a car accident on Monday have paid tribute to their "amazing" boy.

In a statement released through Avon and Somerset Police they said "Everyone loved Freddie, he could melt you with his cheeky smile. He was always a happy boy and loved going to the park and to feed the ducks.

"He was obsessed with muddy puddles and sticks and everywhere we went he would be picking sticks up. He was just your average three year old, well he was more, he was amazing. Freddie doted on his big brother. He had just started nursery and was so proud to put on the same uniform that Archie wore.

"He loved copying his big brother and they complemented each other with everything. If one was playing with a toy the other would go and join in. Like all brothers they would be fighting one minute and then five minutes later they would be kissing and cuddling.

"He really liked rugby and even though Archie was seven, Freddie would tackle him and run at him with a rugby ball. That morning Freddie had given Archie the biggest hug when we dropped him at school.

"Freddie loved Broad Plain RFC and he was a big part of that club. All the boys knew him and loved him. He called it his garden because he would go and play there regardless of the weather.

"When he was being cheeky we used to tell him off and then he would sulk but to get out of trouble he used to just look at us and he had the cheekiest smile."

Flowers have been laid on Parson Street in Bedminster in Bristol where a young boy was involved in a car accident yesterday.

3 year old Freddie Hussey was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary but died of his injuries.

The family of a three year old boy who was killed in a car accident on Monday say it "shouldn't have happened."

Freddie Hussey died following a collision involving a Land Rover and a trailer. He was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary but died of his injuries.

Today his family released a statement: “He’s our little boy, this shouldn’t have happened. We called him Freddie Boo, we will never forget him. We respectfully request to be left alone to grieve in peace, but thank everyone for their kind messages.”