Tributes have been paid to a six-year-old boy who died following a crash in Ellesmere Port, with his family remembering his "big smile" and "kind heart".

Kanan-Jay McLeod died on Sunday 19 April after being involved in a collision on Anchor Drive. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he later died in hospital from his injuries.

His family have paid tribute to him, describing the "beautiful" and "bubbly" boy as someone who brought "so much joy to everyone who knew him".

They said: "He was a cheeky little character with a big smile, a kind heart and an infectious personality, with a love for gaming, cars and football, especially Liverpool Football Club.

"He adored spending time playing with his cousins, his friends, his auntie T and uncles Lewis and Liam, filling our days with happy memories that we will treasure forever.

"As a family, we are heartbroken, but we are also incredibly grateful for the kindness, love and support shown to us by the community during this unimaginable time. Thank you for helping us honour our Kanan-Jay."

Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and officers are continuing to appeal for information.

The crash happened on Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port, at around 11.40am on Sunday 19 April and involved a black Infiniti FX30D.

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Anyone with information or footage in relation to the collision is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 2311765.

Details can be given here or Information can be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.