Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, has issued a statement following the tragic death of a child in an incident in South Ockendon on Sunday 15 December.
Cllr Hartstean said: “I was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Lincoln’s death. It is difficult to imagine the pain and suffering of his family, his friends and the community at Bonnygate Primary School.
“We have been working closely with the school in every way we can to make sure they have the support and advice they need as they help the community pay tribute to Lincoln and to come to terms with this tragic loss.
“I want to thank Essex Police and other emergency services for their response to the incident over the weekend and all they have done since to support those directly affected, and the wider community.
“It is a desperately sad time for those who knew and loved Lincoln. My thoughts are with them all.”