Overview

• A two-year-old boy died and an adult man and woman were injured when a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians at Gorrell Tank car park on 16 August
• A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody as enquiries continue
• Kent Police informed the child’s next of kin and the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is conducting forensic examinations and reviewing evidence
• Initial witness reports of a barrier breach and possible involvement of a second vehicle are under investigation but have not been confirmed
• Canterbury City Council has reopened the car park with officers on site to offer support to those affected