Stevenage teen who died was on his way home from school prom

Police said Kajetan Migdal, 18, was injured during an incident on Cuttys Lane in Stevenage on Friday

A teenager was on his way home from his school prom when he was fatally assaulted, his family said.

Hertfordshire Police said Kajetan Migdal, 18, died from his injuries in hospital after the incident on Cuttys Lane, Stevenage, at about 23:20 BST on Friday.

An 18-year-old man from Stevenage was arrested on suspicion of murder.

In a statement, Mr Migdal's family said they were "devastated" and he would be "greatly missed by all who knew him".

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

His aunt Corrie Everett, who has set up a fundraising page online for funeral costs, said her "handsome, talented, smart" nephew was on his way home from his prom.

She said he had his "whole life ahead of him and an exciting summer planned".

Mr Migdal's family said he was a "loving, joy-filled young man with a bright future" and he was known for his "love of dance, animals, hard work and caring friendships".

"As a high achiever academically and in his hobbies, he was set for big things," they added.

Police said inquiries were ongoing

Mr Migdal's school, The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School, also confirmed the assault happened after the Year 13 prom.

It said it understood the attack to be "unprovoked by someone unknown" to Mr Migdal.

Police said the arrested man remained in custody.