Boxer killed in crash 'a champ in and out of ring'

Leo was "the most handsome, funny, dopy, hardworking, caring, beautiful boy", says his mother

An 18-year-old boxer killed after he was struck by a lorry had a "champion's heart in and out of the ring", his club have said.

Leo Mountain, from Morecambe, who was recently crowned the North West Region champion, died at the scene on the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate at about 03:00 BST on Sunday, Lancashire Police said.

His mother said it was with "massively heavy hearts" the family was letting people know he was "forever 18".

"Our boy was the most handsome, funny, dopy, hardworking, caring, beautiful boy".

His mother added the family were overwhelmed with the support they had received following the tragedy.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every single message and call, you'll never know what it means," she said.

'Infectious personality'

Leo's boxing club Coastal Amateur Boxing Club in Morecambe also said he was a "fantastic young man, an absolute credit to himself and his family", who had a "cheeky smile" and an "infectious personality and brought laughter and light to every room".

"Every boxer, coach and supporter had nothing but love for Leo, he was one of those people you couldn't help but love."

"Leo most recently became a North West Region champion, which we know he, his family and the club took great pride in.

"He was a very talented boxer, had a great attitude and loved to box."

The club added: "Leo had a champion's heart in and out of the ring."

PC Daniel Brown appealed for anyone with information or footage of the crash to contact the force.