Family tribute to boy, 16, after lake death

Daniel Drewitt had a "beautiful spirit", his family said

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a lake have described him as "handsome, funny and talented".

Daniel Drewitt was found in a pool at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, on Thursday.

In a statement, his family said: "His family and friends are all devastated from this awful tragedy. He had so many dreams and aspirations, and he had his whole life ahead of him."

West Midlands Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and the force was liaising with the coroner.

The 16-year-old was reported missing in Powell's Pool, one of seven at the 2,400 acre (971 hectare) park, at about 18:00 BST on Thursday.

The emergency services were called in a bid to rescue him, but he died before his body was recovered from the water, ambulance crews said.

His family said: "Everyone wanted to be his friend and he was popular because of the beautiful spirit he had."

They described him as a big Birmingham City fan who loved going to the games with his grandad and friends.

Daniel's family released some of their favourite recent photographs including this one from his school prom night

Flowers and other tributes were left beside the water and the family said: "We want to thank the community for all of the kind messages, love and support.

"It has given us all comfort knowing just how loved he was by so many people and shows they all saw what we saw in him."

They said they would miss his "cheeky smile" and added: "He has been taken from us way too soon and we still can't process what is happening right now."