- Alfie Harbord was hit on the seafront of Brighton as he made his way home in the early hours of the morning on Saturday
- Founder member drummer Charlie Heather had Alfie with his long term partner
- A statement on the band’s Facebook page said: ‘We are deeply saddened to report that Charlie Heather’s teenage son Alfie died on Saturday’
The 15-year-old son of Levellers drummer Charlie Heather has died after being hit by a bus.
Alfie Harbord was hit on the seafront of Brighton as he made his way home in the early hours of the morning on Saturday.
Founder member drummer Charlie Heather had Alfie with his long term partner Jill Harbord who is a teacher.
Alfie Harbord, the son of the drummer from the band The Levellers, has died after being hit by a bus on Brighton seafront
Alfie’s parents are Leveller founder member drummer Charlie Heather (pictured in Portsmouth in 2016) and his long term partner Jill Harbord, who is a teacher
A statement on the band’s Facebook page said: ‘We are deeply saddened to report that Charlie Heather’s teenage son Alfie died on Saturday.
‘As you can imagine this has been a great shock to the family and to everyone who knew him.
‘They have asked that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time.
The statement continued: ‘The band will be issuing an update regarding the forthcoming tour dates within the next few days.’
It is thought Alfie was making his way home in Brighton when he was hit and killed by the bus at around 1am on Saturday.
The name of the band is drawn from the Levellers, a 17th-century radical democracy movement founded in England during the English Civil War.
Police said his family has asked for their privacy to be respected at this very difficult time.
An inquest will be opened into his death next week.
Charlie Heather of Levellers performs on stage during the 2nd day of Rock Zottegemon July 9, 2011 in Zottegem, Belgium
A statement on the band’s Facebook page said: ‘We are deeply saddened to report that Charlie Heather’s teenage son Alfie died on Saturday’