Update: 1700 hrs

The number of touching and heartwarming tributes to the tragic child who died on Saturday afternoon in Harlow Town Park has continued to grow.

As the day has gone on more and more people have arrived to pay their respects.

Some have put their tributes at the front gates whilst others have walked down to the bottom of the field.

0800 hrs

ESSEX Police remain at the scene of the death of a young girl at Harlow Town Park on Saturday afternoon.

At first light, two officers are on guard at the Easter Fair in the park close to Allende Avenue in Harlow.

A solitary posey of flowers had been laid at the gates.

Many Harlow residents have gone onto social media to express their sorrow.

Cllr Nick Churchill, who is also a member of the Friends of Pets Corner said: “Desperately sad Easter morning in Harlow.

“The towns thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.”

Grace Sadler: “Thinking of all of the little girl’s family and friends. RIP.”

Stacy Bain “So sad, thinking of all the family.”

Some residents are holding a two minutes silence at 11am