The official response began by expressing its “deepest sympathies” to the family and friends of Alfie.

The incident happened when Alfie and his family had been to Plymstock Albion Rugby Football Club.

The coroner’s report said Alfie was at the back of his father’s car, changing his boots, when the collision happened.

According to the coroner’s report, the driver of the Jaguar had been attempting to park and after mounting the pavement, he attempted to select reverse and did not look down to check his selection, relying instead on “feel”.

The car began moving forwards and collided with another vehicle, a VW van.

The driver continued to accelerate, trapping Alfie between the van and his dad’s Kia which was parked in front of the VW.