Second boy, 16, who died in railway tracks tragedy named as family pay moving tribute

The heartbroken family of a teenager who died in an incident on a railway track have paid a moving tribute to their 'loyal, caring and thoughtful' son.

Jordan Everett died alongside fellow 16-year-old Joshua Myers in a double tragedy in Poynton, near Stockport last Thursday. Police were called to a 'reports of a casualty on the tracks' near Poynton station at around 10:10pm. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, both boys were declared dead at the scene.

British Transport Police (BTP) have said they not treating the deaths as suspicious.

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In a statement issued this morning, his family said: "Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you.

"We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot.

"He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy.

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

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