Stanley Metcalf, the little boy who died from a pellet gun injury in East Yorkshire, last month, was laid to rest today.
His twin sister Elsie May was seen riding with his coffin on a horse-drawn carriage, wearing Hull City FC's colours, as the rest of his family gathered at Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium.
His coffin was also carried into the grounds of the crematorium alongside four Stormtroopers, Iron Man and Captain America - who then led the procession to the service and stood guard as the coffin was carried into the chapel.
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In a statement made before the funeral, Stanley's family said: "We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken without Stanley and it still doesn't feel real we won't see his happy, smiling face again.
"There are no real words to express how the loss of Stanley has affected us and we all miss him so much.
"He was so vibrant and full of energy, a typical six-year-old boy who just wanted to have fun and enjoy life, and he adored playing football."
They added: "The condolences and support we have received have been incredibly touching and we would like to thank everyone, friends, the general public and the media, for their kind words and sensitivity during what is such an emotional and devastating time for us.
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"Stanley's funeral will be a day dedicated to him and for him, he is all that matters."
The statement ended by saying: "Stanley was a loving, caring and beautiful boy, and there is a huge gap in all our lives now that will just never be filled."
One person, who had seen the heartbreaking procession, wrote on Facebook: "Me and my mum drove past him on the way to the chapel and both broke down! To see the Superheroes lining the streets waiting for his carriage and his little sister. Broke our hearts! Makes you love your babies that little bit more. Rest easy beautiful boy."
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The service was to be followed by a 'fun day' event in the city, the Mirror reports.
Stanley was found injured in Sproatley on 26 July, having been shot in the abdomen by a pellet gun. He was taken to hospital but sadly couldn't be saved, and died later that day.
A Humberside Police spokeswoman said: "An investigation is ongoing and various voluntary interviews have been conducted by officers to assist with inquiries. No arrests have been made."
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