MANSLAUGHTER charges will not be brought against the owner of Topshop after a queue barrier fell and killed a young boy.

Kaden Reddick suffered serious head injuries in an incident involving a display at The Oracle on February 13, 2017.

Following a police investigation into the 10-year-old's death, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said there was no 'realistic prospect' of a conviction.

Detective inspector Dave Turton said: "We have carried out a thorough investigation into this tragic incident.

"Following a review of the investigation by the CPS, no charges have been made in relation to the case, as it was established that there was not a realistic prospect of conviction for the offence of corporate manslaughter.

"Our thoughts remain with the family."

Following the incident on what was the first day of half-term, Kaden was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

His family said he was going to help make the props for the next school play and had set up his bedroom as a classroom to play with his siblings.

In a statement released through Thames Valley Police, Kaden's family described him as an "adventurous" and "creative boy" who wanted to become a teacher.

They added: "Kaden was a loving, cheeky, energetic boy whose death will leave a huge empty hole in the lives of everybody that knew him. Our house feels empty without him," they said.

"Kaden loved family holidays, with swimming being his favourite pastime.

"He was always the first one in any pool or the sea. It didn't matter how cold it was, he would jump in, trying to get everyone to join him.

"Kaden was a very creative boy, who loved school."

An inquest into his death was opened and a coroner was told how Kaden had been shopping with his family moments before the fatal injury was sustained.

Speaking at the inquest, det insp Turton added: "Kaden was in the area and a display described as a queue barrier had fallen over and struck him in the head.

"The Arcadia group, which owns Topshop, has reacted quickly and identified in excess of 400 stores had the queue barriers. All the stores were closed until these barriers were removed."