The eight-year-old was hit by a car in Green Lanes last Friday evening

Flowers left near the scene of the incident

A fundraising page set up to support the family of an eight-year-old boy fatally struck by a car in Winchmore Hill last week has raised more than £7,500 in just two days.

Donations and tributes have poured in for Marigien, who died in hospital shortly after being knocked down near the junction of Compton Road and Green Lanes on Friday (28th April). At time of writing, 376 donations totaling £7,555 had been made via a page on the Go Fund Me website launched by Antonia Koublis.

Antonia, a friend of the boy’s family, described Marigien as a “little angel” and wrote on the page: “I am here to help and support his family as they are going through a tragic loss in their lives.

“Funds will be used to help the family bury their little angel and help with any other expenses.”

Antonia added that Marigien is being mourned by his mother, father, two siblings and grandparents.

A shrine in honour of Marigien has been established near the scene of Friday’s tragedy, with many bouquets of flowers and toys being left there.

The driver of the vehicle which hit Marigien stopped at the scene and no arrests have yet been made. The Metropolitan Police continues to appeal for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recorded it on dash-cam footage. Anyone who can help is asked to call 0208 597 4874, quoting CAD 6124/28Apr23. Alternatively call 101 or tweet @MetCC using the same reference.

Support the Marigien family fundraiser:
Visit gofundme.com/f/317govgc3c?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_4sz7+317govgc3c

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