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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.

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Hundreds say goodbye to Oliver Croker

Hundreds say goodbye to Oliver Croker Credit: ITV News

A community has said farewell to a 12-year old boy who died from head injuries after being involved in a freak accident while watching a football match.

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of Oliver Croker this afternoon in Bampton, near Tiverton.

After his death, his family revealed his organs had been used the save the lives of five other children.

People followed the hearse to the church Credit: ITV News
Flowers were left at Bradninch where Oliver was injured Credit: ITV News

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