Police in Belfast appealed to young people not to attend a vigil or funeral for 11-year-old Mason Keilhauer on e-scooters or scramblers. The boy died in hospital after a collision with a grey BMW X5 on Shankill Road near the junctions with Boundary Street and Dover Street at 7.25pm on Saturday.

A vigil and balloon release took place at Mason's home on Westway Crescent on Thursday at 6.30pm, featuring Whiterock Flute Band. His funeral service occurred at Living Hope Church at 12 noon on Monday, March 16, followed by burial at Roselawn Cemetery. The family requested donations to Little Heroes, a charity supporting the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, instead of flowers.

Mason lived on Westway Crescent and was the son of Peter and Michele and brother of Ashton, Lacey and Freyja. He attended Malvern Primary School in a Clarawood class. The school extended condolences to his family and friends.

Shankill United Football Club offered sympathy to Mason's parents Peter and Michele, siblings Ashton, Lacey and Freyja, and wider family. The club noted the collision happened near its home ground and arranged a minute's silence for all teams at weekend games.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene and released on bail pending enquiries. Chief Inspector Patrick Mullan stated the family requested no e-scooters or scramblers at the events due to safety concerns on busy roads. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson confirmed Mason passed away on Monday afternoon.