Police hunting a man over the hit-and-run death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry are renewing their appeal as they release two new pictures of the tragic boy

• West Mids Police are looking for Dolars Aleksanders, 21, in connection
• Keaton Slater was hit by a black BMW on Radford Road in Coventry on June 14

Police hunting a man allegedly involved in the hit-and-run death of a 12-year-old boy have renewed an appeal for information.

Keaton Slater was hit by a black BMW on Radford Road in Coventry on June 14 at around 4.30pm – he tragically died a short time later from his injuries.

West Midlands Police believe there were four people in the car, which was later found abandoned in New Arley, at the time of the incident.

Last night a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

However, the force has now released an image of Dolars Aleksanders, 21, who is also wanted in connection with the hit and run.

Keaton’s family paid tribute to a “fun-loving little comedian” who was “so beautiful inside and out”.

He was remembered for being an avid supporter of Coventry City FC and was described as the “light and soul” of life.

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Inspector Sam Lewis, who is part of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We believe there were four people in the car at the time and we are working hard to understand their involvement in the night’s tragic events.

“One of them is being treated as a witness, while another has been voluntarily interviewed and released under investigation.

“We believe the man in custody today was also in the car, as was Dolars Aleksanders.

“We continue to support Keaton’s family at this time and they and the officers have been touched by the huge outpouring of support that has been there since Friday.

“Our efforts remain focused on finding and arresting Dolars Aleksanders. I would ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact us immediately on 999 and do the right thing.

Funds are now being raised through a Just Giving campaign to support loved ones as the community pulls together in the wake of the tragedy.

Organizer John McDevitt said: “No parent should ever have to deal with the trauma of losing a child so young.

“His family have been told about the JustGiving page and are very grateful that it is being done as they try to deal with what has happened.”

Mr McDevitt added: “It will help the family with funeral expenses and any other living costs, giving them time to begin to process and mourn the loss of their son and brother without the added burden of worrying about paying for a funeral and work. .’

On Saturday, members of the community paid tribute to the young man and said many were in “shock and disbelief” following the incident.

Nearby resident Tejinder K Kundi told the Coventry Telegraph: “It happened around the corner from where we live and the whole neighborhood is in shock and disbelief.”

Coventry City Councilor Jayne Innes said: “A child has lost his life, my love, thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and school.”