Gardaí in Limerick launch murder probe as school reacts to death of 'loveable' Brooklyn Colbert

Gardaí investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy in Limerick have launched a murder inquiry.

Update: The details of Brooklyn Colbert's funeral have been announced.

The schoolboy, who it was announced will be laid to rest next Friday, is “sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Wayne & Sonia, brothers Thomas & Carter, ever loving grandmother Terry Colbert, the Aylmer grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and his fellow class mates at J.F.K. School”, according to his obituary notice.