Young boy dies in park tragedy in Winsford, England; family reacts, father pays tribute

A fatal incident occurred in Winsford, a town in Cheshire, England, where a 12-year-old boy died after falling off playground equipment at a park near his home. The deceased boy, identified as Logan Carter, died following the incident at the Wharton Recreation Ground on Friday, August 29, 2025, around 6:11 p.m. local time, according to a statement issued by the Cheshire Constabulary.

According to media reports, Logan sustained injuries after falling from a park apparatus. The boy received treatment from emergency workers from the North West Ambulance Service, but he was ultimately declared dead at the scene.

In a statement accessed by The Independent, Detective Sergeant John Rhodes said, “As part of our investigation into this incident, we are asking anyone who may have been in or around the Wharton Recreation Ground area just off Ledward Street in Winsford at around the time of the incident and saw anything that may aid us in our enquiries, to please get in touch.”

“At this stage, I would also like to ask the public not to feed into any speculation, particularly on social media, as this remains an ongoing investigation,” he further stated.

Family remembers Logan

The family called Logan a “much-loved son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, cousin and friend to many” in a statement included in the Cheshire Constabulary press release. “He had an infectious personality and a beautiful smile,” the statement continued. "Everyone wanted to be where Logan was. He was a little boy who was so full of life and wanted to make everyone laugh. He made every day worth living.”

The family further stated, “Logan was everyone’s therapy person, their calm, and he will be missed more than we can ever put into words. We are taking comfort from the words of support we have received whilst we take time to come to terms with the untimely loss of our blue-eyed boy."

In a post on Facebook, Logan’s father, Rob Carter, paid tribute to his son on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He wrote, “When I [woke] up on Friday my little mate I didn't think that would be the last time I get to see you.” “My heart has been ripped in two,” he continued.

“All I can say to people is hold your kids and tell them every day how much you love them because you never know when they will be gone,” he added in a follow-up post shared later the same day.


A GoFundMe has been established to help the family following the loss of their loved one.