Brothers killed in suspected hit and run in Coventry are named

The two brothers killed in a suspected hit and run in Coventry have been named locally as two-year-old Casper Platt-May and his six-year-old brother Corey.

The brothers were crossing a road with their aunt on their way to play in a park when they were struck by a car which allegedly failed to stop.

A black Ford Focus was found abandoned a short time later and police said a 53-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving.

The boys parents, Louise and Reece Platt-May, who have two other sons, were said to be utterly destroyed and were being comforted by family members.

Their grandfather, Kim May, told Mailonline: "I have been with my son and Louise all night at the family home. We are so devastated."

Casper was understood to have died at the scene, but his brother was rushed to hospital in a critically ill condition.

However despite the best efforts of medical staff, he also died a short time later.

Flowers, candles and soft toys were laid at the scene of the tragedy, with many locals appearing to be extremely distressed.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's force collision investigation unit, said: "We are still trying to establish how this tragic incident has happened and anyone who hasn't yet spoken to an officer should call us on 101.

"This is a parent's worst nightmare and it's impossible to imagine their grief, but specialist officers will be supporting them as our investigation continues."

A local resident, who preferred not to give her name, said the aftermath of the crash included a "smashed" pushchair in the road alongside a child's scooter.

"The police had taped the road off and there was debris all over the road," she told the Press Association.

"I was advised not to go near as the kids were still on the road and I had my young girls.

"It was very sad to see and the fact they ran off and hid makes it a thousand times worse.

"I just keep thinking if my hairdresser was not late it could have been me and my girls crossing that road."