A teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree.
Paramedics, police and an air ambulance were called to Holmcroft Road in Stafford shortly after 18:30 BST on Saturday.
In a social media post, Staffordshire Police said: "Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 19:30."
The force added that the boy's family had been informed.
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Police said a cordon had been put in place and would remain while they completed their inquiries at the site, which is between Holmcroft Playing Field and the Stafford North End Community Centre.
Several bunches of flowers were left at the scene on Sunday, following the death.
St Bertelin's Church Stafford said it remained open for people after its morning service on Sunday following the boy's death.
In its Facebook post, the church also said it would be open for anyone who wanted to light a candle for the boy or to leave flowers.
Ribbons were also being tied to a wooden cross at the side of the church.
Tributes were posted on Facebook with the teenager described as "a lovely polite gentle soul" by one writer and another saying they were "heartbroken" at what had happened.
Stafford Rangers FC described the death as "heartbreaking".
"Everyone at the club sends their thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and all those affected at this incredibly difficult time," they added.
A post on the Stafford & District Sunday Football League Facebook group said all of their matches on Sunday would hold a one-minute silence before kick-off.
Football 4 Macclesfield, which organised a tournament at Macclesfield FC on Sunday, said a minute's silence was held in memory of "a young life taken far too soon".
They added: "As a football community, moments like this remind us that the game is about far more than competition — it is about people, friendships, and the bonds we share."
They said that the minute's silence "was a small mark of respect, but it was observed with great sincerity and unity. He will not be forgotten".
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