Harry Parker: Hundreds gather to say goodbye to 'hit and run' victim

The 14-year-old Nova Hreod pupil died on the way to school on November 25 when he was hit by a car just a few days before his 15th birthday.

His schoolfriends marked his birthday by wearing his favourite colours, red for Manchester United and blue and yellow for the football team he played for.

And on December 22, for Harry's send-off, hundreds of his loved ones, friends and family, gathered to say goodbye by celebrating in the same way - with dozens wearing bright colours and football shirts.

Harry Parker's dad, Adam, leading a walk to St Mary's Church of England for his funeral (Image: Dave Cox)

The congregation of mourners lined the side of the road as Harry's funeral procession arrived, led by a police and motorbike guard of honour. 

As well as accompanying Harry on his journey to St Mary's, Wiltshire Police also blocked the road to allow the procession to travel to the church unimpeded. 

The hearse carrying Harry stopped short of the church and his father Adam, and other members of the family, walked ahead of him in complete silence until he was outside, where Harry's mother Kelly and other members of the family joined them. 

Adam and Kelly Parker, Harry's parents, consoling each other (Image: Dave Cox)

There were heart-breaking scenes of many people there being overcome with emotion, breaking out into sobs and wails and others consoling them.

There were also a large number of young people, who had attended to pay their own respects to their friend. 

Adam, Harry's brothers and others then carried Harry in a Manchester United coffin from the side of the road into the church while his mother and the rest of his loved ones followed behind.

This was followed by a private service.

Harry's loved ones wearing red for him, including mother Kelly, around his hearse (Image: Dave Cox)

The wider Swindon community was rocked by the news of Harry's death and the circumstances that led to it. This resulted in a family member setting up a GoFundMe so that people could help the Parker family pay for the funeral costs. 

This raised roughly £25,000 which Harry's family said they were blown away by. 

His father, Adam, confirmed that any money remaining from this would go towards a campaign to make Akers Way safe. 

Harry Parker being carried into St Mary's Church of England for his funeral service (Image: Dave Cox)