A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was tragically found dead near railway tracks leaving his family heartbroken.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Culcheth, Warrington, after receiving a distress call at 4.35pm on Sunday, December 15.

Thomas Reynold’s devastated mother shared a moving tribute, remembering her son as a loving and caring young soul.

She said: “Thomas was an incredibly loving and caring son, big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to so many. He was loved so much by us all.

“Thomas had such a bright future ahead of him and it is tragic that his life has been cut so short.

“He was such a bright, beautiful, funny boy who will leave a lasting legacy on everyone who knew him.

“He would help anyone in a heartbeat and it’s been incredibly humbling to hear so many stories about the impact he had on people’s lives.

“We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful boy. Our lives will truly never be the same again.”