Two pictures of the baby boy, one with a milk bottle in his mouth, the other with a stopper.
Carter Walsh, aged two, was playing with his older sister when a fireplace fell on him (Picture: GoFundMe)

A two-year-old boy who died when a fireplace fell on him as he danced with his sister has been named as Carter Walsh.

The little boy was at home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, when he sustained serious injuries. He died in hospital a short time later.

His named was confirmed by a coroners’ court today.

‘RIP Carter you beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in’, one person, Ellie Sutcliffe, wrote on Facbook.

Another, Vikki Taylor, said: ‘My heart is broke for you all.’

A residential street of houses with two floors and fences outside.
Carter died in hospital shortly after the fireplace collapsed on Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, in Wigan (Picture: Google)

Carter and his sister had been left home alone while their mum went to work, Wigan Today reported.

The girl was a legal age to look after the toddler.

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance attended the scene.

A local resident told Wigan Today: ‘We saw a lot of police and ambulance activity but didn’t know what it was at the time. Now we know, it is appalling news. I feel so sorry for the family.’

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: ‘At around 2.15pm on Wednesday September 18, officers were called to reports regarding a concern for welfare of a child on Fisher Close, Wigan.

‘Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, a two-year-old boy later died at hospital. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are supporting the family at this time.’

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