The family of Nantwich teenager, Jonty Evans, have paid tribute, describing him as "compassionate, sensitive, brave and full of light."

16-year-old Jonty was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Nantwich area.

Sadly, the teenager was found dead the following day in the river Weaver near Riverside, Nantwich.

Jonty Evans, 16, was found dead in the River Weaver near Riverside, Nantwich, on Sunday 1 September (Nub News).

Jonty's family said: "No words will ever describe the loss of our son. He was not only a son, but a friend and a brother.

"Jonty was compassionate, sensitive, brave and full of light, when he smiled it was as mountains smile to see the spring. His warm face greets me when I fall asleep and he's there the moment I wake up.

"You were ripped away from having a full and rich life and we were stolen the chance of ever having to see you grow old.

"This pain in our chests will never leave us and will forever be within our hearts because we love Jonty and that's something no one can take away from us.

"Tonight, and tomorrow and for the rest of our lives, we will look for you in the stars and through sunsets and remember who you were, until we meet again."

Cheshire Police enquiries into the circumstances surrounding how Jonty entered the water remain ongoing.

Officers are asking anyone who may have seen him between 12.30am and 2.30am on Saturday 31 August in the Waterlode area of Nantwich to contact police.

Cheshire Police enquiries into the circumstances surrounding how Jonty Evans entered the water remain ongoing (Cheshire Police).

The same goes for any members of the public who may have captured Jonty on CCTV, dashcam and ring doorbell footage during the same timeframe and to submit it directly via MIPP.

Read Cheshire Police's current appeal in the appeals section of its website.

Information can also be passed on to Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website, quoting IML-1907900.

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