The family of a young boy killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Swindon have spoken of their frustration that the investigation into his death is still ongoing six months later.

Harry Parker, 14, was walking to Nova Hreod Academy on the morning of November 25 when he was hit by a car which then drove off. 

A teacher gave him CPR at the scene and the teen was then airlifted to Bristol Royal Infirmary but died from his injuries later that day. 

Wiltshire Police arrested a woman in her 50s and released her on bail in December, but there hasn't been any progress in the investigation made public since then. 

In a statement provided to the Adver on Monday, June 5, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police confirmed that they were still investigating. 

"A suspect remains on bail while further investigations take place to determine the circumstances around this tragic incident.

"We will update you if there are any significant updates relating to this case."

Swindon Advertiser: Adam Parker on Akers WayAdam Parker on Akers Way (Image: Newsquest)

But for Harry's family - parents Adam and Kelly and his siblings - this six-month-plus wait has been excruciating. 

"I can't believe it's been over six months and we're pretty much where we were just after it happened," said Dad Adam. 

"We can't move on, we can't move back, we're stuck, we're in limbo and there's nothing we can do about it while we wait for the investigation to carry on."

In the meantime, the Parkers have set up the Harry's Get Home Safely road safety campaign and they've already made some positive changes to Akers Way with the installation of banners encouraging drivers to slow down. 

Adam has also been visiting the crossing - where a memorial for his son remains - on a regular basis to help Nova Hreod pupils cross safely. 

But he says there's a limit to what he can do in the area while the criminal case is still underway.

"Our hands are tied with Akers Way, but we've managed to raise over £3,000 and we now want to help other schools that are near potentially dangerous roads," he said.

A post on the campaign's Facebook page has asked for people to get in touch with schools that could benefit from more road safety support.

"It's good to be doing something while we're waiting," Adam said. 

"And don't get me wrong we want the best possible outcome for this, so we want the police to take their time and do the job properly, but we've had very little communication from them and we've often not known what was going on.

"We just want justice for Harry."