An 11-year-old boy who died after falling 200ft while on a family walk on Snowdon was named today by police.

Liam Costello, of Woolton, was in a walking party with his father and another family when he slipped and tumbled down the Crib Goch part of the mountain.

Liam was pronounced dead on arrival at Gwynedd Hospital in Bangor on Friday after he suffered extensive head injuries from the fall.

Today, his father, also called Liam, issued a tribute to his son via police.

He said: "Liam was a talented sportsman who represented the City of Liverpool at both football and cricket. He had been selected for trials for Lancashire Cricket Club as a leg spinner.

"He was adored by his mum Patty and dad Liam, also worshipped by his little brother Tom.

"He touched the hearts of everyone he met."

Liam Jnr played for Woolton Warriors where his father is also a manager.

A police spokeswoman said: “North Wales Police can confirm the name of the 11-year-old who died in Snowdonia on Friday as Liam Costello from Merseyside."

Thirty members of Llanberis Mountain Rescue team and a group from RAF Valley at Anglesey attended the scene following the accident shortly before 1pm.

Bad weather and poor visibility had made it difficult for the helicopter to reach him on the mountain.

Mountain rescue chairman Gwyn Roberts said that low cloud had delayed the operation to airlift the youngster.

Mr Roberts said rescuers put him on a stretcher and traversed down the mountain side before he was taken to hospital.