TRIBUTES HAVE been paid as the child who was found dead in Limerick on Sunday is named locally as Brooklyn Colbert.
The 11-year-old boy was found in a house in the Ballynanty area of the city with injuries consistent with assault.
Emergency services were called but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with Brooklyn's death after presenting himself to gardaí and remains in custody at Henry Street Garda Station.
Now the people of Limerick, particularly the sports teams which Brooklyn and his father were involved in, are offering their condolences to his family.
Pike Rovers FC offered their thoughts and prayers upon hearing of the death of one of their former players.
Our sincere condolences go out to the parents and extended family of former underage player Brooklyn Colbert, son of current junior player Wayne. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/SHCuvju9Gy
— Pike Rovers FC (@PikeRoversFC) November 4, 2019
And Ballynanty Rovers spoke of their 'profound sadness' at his tragic death.
Is it with profound sadness that Ballynanty Rovers has learned of the tragic death of one of our U11s players Brooklyn Colbert. Everyone at the club wish to offer our deepest condolences to Brooklyn's parents and family at this very sad time.
Our thoughts & prayers are with them pic.twitter.com/4VOXLZN6J4— Ballynanty Rovers FC (@BallynantyRvrs) November 4, 2019
All at Coonagh United would like to express their heartfelt condolences at this tragic time to the Colbert Family, their friends and all the clubs that Wayne and his son Brooklyn have represented over the years. May he rest in peace.
— Coonagh United AFC (@CoonaghUtd) November 5, 2019
It was with sadness that we, Fairview Rgs learned of the passing of Brooklyn Colbert,son of former player Wayne. We offer our condolences to Wayne,Sonia and the families. Football may just be a game, but at such a sad time it has the ability to unite us all in grief. RIP Brooklyn
— Fairview Rangers AFC (@AfcFairview) November 4, 2019
A post-mortem examination was conducted at University Hospital Limerick yesterday but the details are not being released by gardaí.
Gardaí have appealed for anyone who may have information on the death of Brooklyn Colbert to come forward.
They said:
"Any person who was in the vicinity of Shanabooley Road, Ballynanty or in the Moyross area between 4pm and 7pm [on Sunday, 3rd November] and who saw anything suspicious, and any person who may have information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the incident room at Mayorstone Park Garda Station on 061 456 989, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
