DOZENS of tributes have been left for a boy who died in a crash.

Denny Richardson, 17, has been named locally as the boy who died in the crash on Leigh Road, Canvey on Thursday at 8.05pm.

The crash was between a car and a motorbike, which Denny had been riding.

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The other boy on the motorbike, another 17 year old, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

On Friday, scores of people came to Leigh Road and released dozens of balloons to honour Denny’s memory.

Essex Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has CCTV or dash cam footage of it to come forward.

Call 101 quoting incident 1186 or email collision.appeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Anyone in need of further counselling can be found through their GP, and The Samaritans or Victim Support charities.

The Samaritans can be contacted on 116123, and Victim Support on 0333 250 9873.

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