Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur pays tribute to child victims of Pitsea crash

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A Premier League club has said they embrace a fan-led tribute to the two children tragically killed in a crash in Pitsea. Roman Casselden, 16, and his sister Darcie Casselden, 9, died following a collision on Saturday (February 1).

Tributes have poured in following the youngsters' deaths. The local community held a vigil on Monday (February 3) attended by hundreds of local people and their mum, Emma, said "their love, kindness, and spirit live on in the hearts of all who knew them".

The young children tragically died after a collision with a car in Ashlyns at around 6.25pm on Saturday. Flowers, soft toys, candles and football items have been left at the scene of the crash.

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Among the items left by mourners were Tottenham Hotspur-related products. The Premier League club has told EssexLive it embraces any sort of response led by supporters.

In a statement, they said: "The Club is offering its support to the family and friends of Roman and Darcie at this incredibly sensitive time. We receive many requests from supporters for matchday tributes throughout the season and we embrace a fan-led response. "

A spokesperson for Essex Police previously added: "If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or have any information please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 931 of 1 February.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services or call 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."

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