Luke Howe death: Fundraiser draws £35,000 for school

Luke Howe's family said they wanted to do "something positive" in his memory

About £35,000 have been raised in tribute to a 14-year-old boy whose body was found after he went missing.

Luke Howe, who had learning disabilities, was last seen in Hale, Greater Manchester, on Thursday.

His body was discovered a day later in the River Bollin. There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

Luke's family set up a fundraising page to raise money for his school, Brentwood Community College, which teaches pupils with complex needs.

His relatives said they wanted "to focus now on doing something positive".

Funds will go towards a new soft play area as, according to his sister, "there was nothing he loved more".

They said they were "blown away" as donations passed their £30,000 goal in just over a day, adding it had seemed initially to be an "impossible target".

Luke's aunt, Jessica, wrote on the fundraising page: "People are incredible. You are all incredible.

"Let's hope we raise enough now to create a permanent and lasting legacy that will benefit other children and families at his school well into the future."