Closeknit community vows to support Anthony’s family

Bunches of flowers were yesterday tied in tribute to the entrance gates of a house in Cork where a “loveable” eight-year-old boy died in tragic circumstances.

Floral tributes to Anthony Ward, including roses and white daisies, were placed there by people who have been numbed since the tragedy unfolded at his picturesque Charleville home on Monday morning.

The body of Anthony, who was due to start a new year at school that day, was discovered in his bedroom at 9.30am. His school clothes were neatly placed nearby.