A 12-year-old boy has died after his bike was in collision with a car on a country road.
Jake Mitchell died in hospital after the accident in Wellsborough, near Sheepy Magna, on Tuesday.
Police said Jake, who is thought to have been cycling alone, was heading to the nearby Bosworth Water Park beauty spot.
Members of the public, including at least one man and a woman, did their best to treat and comfort the injured youngster at the scene as they waited for the emergency services to arrive.
Police said Jake, of Nuneaton, was in collision with a white Nissan Qashqai shortly after noon.
He was taken to hospital in Coventry, where he died later in the day.
The youngster's friends began posting tributes on social media sites as news of his death spread.
A special tribute page has been created on Facebook.
One friend posted: "RIP Jake Mitchell. You will be missed. Stay okay up there. My thoughts go out to your family and friends."
David Fidler, who arrived at the Bosworth Road accident scene within moments of the collision, said: "I was there seconds after it happened and it looked like an accident.
"Without going into detail, it was a wrong time and wrong place and nothing could have changed it.
"I and a few others tried helping him and giving him comfort.
"Absolutely gutted he didn't make it."
Mr Fidler's partner, Emma Kirk, tweeted: "So sad. My partner said he and the woman there tried all they could.
"Such a tragedy. RIP little man xx."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.
Detective Constable Paul Bingham, of the East Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "The Nissan was travelling along Bosworth Road towards Market Bosworth when it was involved in a collision with the bicycle, which was also travelling in the same direction.
"If you witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle beforehand please contact the police."
Contact Det Con Bingham on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
