The family of a schoolboy who was found dead on railway tracks near Greater Manchester have said their ‘world seems incomplete without him’.
Joshua Myers, died on Thursday, June 3, after police and paramedics rushed to the tracks near Poynton station at around 10.09pm.
The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene alongside another 16-year-old boy in a devastating double tragedy.
The British Transport Police say they are not treating their deaths as suspicious.
Joshua’s family have now paid an emotional tribute to their son.
In a statement, his parents said: ‘Our son Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad.
‘He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever.
‘He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent.
Joshua Myers (pictured) and another boy, both 16, were found dead on the tracks near Poynton Station
Floral tributes and flowers for both boys were left at the station after news broke of their deaths
Pictured: British Transport Police at Poynton station in Cheshire after two teenagers were found dead on Thursday
Pictured: Police vans parked at Poynton station in Cheshire after the tragedy
‘His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton.
‘Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family – bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings.
‘Josh’s close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them.
‘Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received.
‘Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.’
Bouquets of flowers were placed at Poynton station in memory of the 16-year-olds after the tragedy.
Police teams, meanwhile, were pictured searching woodland nearby on Friday afternoon as part of the response to the incident.
Officers were also pictured at the scene of the tragedy on Friday morning, together with Network Rail officials.
A passenger who got off a train at the station in Poynton on Friday, meanwhile, told the Manchester Evening News the double tragedy was ‘devastating’.
She said: ‘It’s just devastating. I have teenage children myself, including a 16-year-old boy. It just brings it so close to home.’
