Officers name boy killed at show

Ben Craggs from County Durham died on Thursday

Police have identified a three-year-old boy who died in an accident at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show as Ben Craggs, of Sedgefield, County Durham.

The accident, in which a concrete bollard fell on to Ben, happened in a car park at 1330 BST on Thursday. Police said no cars were involved.

He was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh with serious head injuries but died later.

A police investigation into exactly what happened is continuing.

Police sealed off the spot where the accident happened at an entrance gate to the north car park outside the showground itself.

This has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time Ray Jones Royal Highland Show chief executive

Lothian and Borders Police confirmed that family liaison officers have been working with the Ben's relatives.

Ray Jones, Royal Highland Show chief executive, said: "This has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time.

"We are helping with investigation agencies and co-operating fully with their inquiries."

Gordon Greenhill, head of community safety at the city council, said: "I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the child's family at this very sad time.

"The council is working closely with the police and an immediate, thorough investigation is currently being carried out into this tragic incident."