Pompey pay tribute to Portsmouth FC fan Beau Croucher, 14, after tragic death in bus collision on The Hard in Portsea
Pompey have paid tribute to one of their biggest fans, who died tragically last week
Pompey have paid tribute to a young man who was killed after a collision involving a bus in Portsmouth last week.
Beau Croucher, 14, died after the tragic incident, which involved a bus and a lamppost on The Hard in Portsea. The sad news sparked a petition to get the bus stops there moved, as local businesses say they are in a dangerous position.
Beau was a fervent Pompey fan, and to accompany a tribute to him his family released a picture of him in a Pompey shirt.
Their statement, released on Friday, said: “Beau carried himself with a quiet confidence and kindness that never went unnoticed. Beau was Pompey’s number 1 fan. His favourite thing was to go to Fratton Park and following the Blues with his dad and grandad.”
Now Pompey have released a tribute. It says: “Everyone at Portsmouth Football Club was devastated to hear about the tragic death of Beau, who was a loyal and passionate Pompey fan. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”
A GoFundMe set up to help Beau’s family through the coming months has at time of writing raised just under £15,000 of its £16,000 target.