The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)

Fundraisin­g effort for family of tragic Kane

Tributes have poured in for boy found dead at flat in Coupar Angus

- EMMA CRICHTON ecrichton@thecourier.co.uk

An online fundraisin­g page has been set up for the family of tragic Coupar Angus boy Kane Morris.

Police are still guarding the building where the 10-year-old died and tributes continue to pour in for the “happy wee boy”.

They have been working inside and outside the flat in Union Street since they found Kane and an eight-year-old girl early on Sunday morning.

The girl is fighting for her life in Ninewells Hospital and a 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Almost £200 had been raised on the crowdfundi­ng page within five hours of its creation.

It was set up by Perth woman Rachel Linney, who said she did not know Kane but was shocked by his death.

She wrote: “Like most of the Perthshire community I have been moved and shocked by the death of this wee lad.

“I can’t imagine what his family are going through at this terrible time.

“At times like this we can feel so helpless but something we can do is offer some financial help.

“Let’s offer our support as a community to honour Kane’s memory. Any money raised will be donated to Kane’s family to use as they see fit.”

Police patrols continued in the town yesterday, including at Coupar Angus Primary School, where Kane was a pupil.

More tributes have been added to a mass of flowers, teddy bears and candles near the scene.

One said: “I will love and miss you forever.

“From your best friend Ronin xxx.” A lantern held a battery-powered candle, a teddy and a note, which read: “RIP little man.

“Rest with the angels above. We shall all meet again.

“Condolence­s to all family involved and I wish you nothing but love and peace.”

Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts at this time remain with those involved.

“Our inquiries are ongoing and the community will continue to see a police presence in the area.

“We appreciate this has been a very traumatic incident for those involved and the impact this has had on the local community.

“I’d like to thank the community for their patience and understand­ing as our investigat­ion continues.”

Donations to the family can be made at gofundme.com/for-kanemorris

 ?? Picture: PA. ?? Floral tributes left near the property where Kane was found.
Picture: PA. Floral tributes left near the property where Kane was found.

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