THE mother of a 10-year-old who died after a barrier fell on him at Topshop paid tribute to her 'loving' son.

Lisa Mallett, who was with her son Kaden Reddick at The Oracle in February 2017 when he died, wrote a statement which was read to the jury at the opening of the inquest into his death today (March 2).

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She said: "Kaden was my second son and he was the little boy who changed me forever.

"He was always stubborn and always headstrong."

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She added that "he was a cheeky little boy who could talk to anyone", and that he was "extremely caring".

"He absolutely doted on his younger siblings," she said.

"He was generous and loved helping people. He seemed much older than his years.

"He was the funniest little boy and was very playful."

She added that he loved school and loved being outside as well as riding his bike.

"He was a loving little boy who never hurt anyone and his death has left a massive hole in our lives", the tribute ended.

The inquest continues.