A BOY found dead in the grounds of a primary school has been named by his family as Connor Slade.
Police launched an urgent investigation into the 13-year-old’s tragic death at Melin primary School in Neath, South Wales.
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Tributes have been paid to the schoolboy and a fund called Connor Slade Forever13 has been set up to pay for his funeral.
Connor’s body was found on school premises in the early hours of Wednesday morning and police are trying to establish why he was there.
A decision was made to close the school on Wednesday but some parents turned up with their children at 9am unaware of what had happened.
One mum, who didn’t want to be named, said: “The boy was 13 so he was past primary school age. I don’t know if he used to be a pupil.
“The school has been very good in protecting children from what happened. There were a lot of police there.”
Counselling has been offered to the 250 pupils who attend the school which reopened today.
Connor’s aunt Rebecca Morgan posted on a GoFundMe page: “Tragically and suddenly my sister lost her 13-year-old son Connor Slade.
“As you can imagine for her and all of his friends and family we are heart broken.
“I am posting this fund me page for any help we can raise to help towards his funeral cost to give him the best send off possible without my sister and Connor’s father having worry about costs.
“I want this to be the least of their worries and be able to grieve him,
we appreciate anything that can be donated.”
Friends are pledging £5 for a bow to be attached to their cars in honour of Connor, who lived with his family in Neath, six miles north of Swansea.
On the day of the tragedy, Danielle Harris, acting headteacher at Melin Primary, wrote a letter to parents.
It read: “We want to inform you that Melin Primary School (infant and junior sites) will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 30th January) following a tragic incident that occurred on the school grounds in the early hours of this morning.
“We understand that recent events have been distressing, and we want to assure you that the wellbeing of our students, staff and wider school community remains our top priority.
“Support services will be available at the school to assist anyone in need.
“If your child requires additional support please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
“We appreciate your understanding and co-operation during this difficult time.”
A South Wales Police spokesman said: “HM Coroner has been notified and the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.”
A Neath Port Talbot Council spokesman said: “We are extremely saddened to hear this tragic news and our thoughts go out to the family, South Wales Police officers are currently investigating and the council will offer any possible assistance.”
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