Tributes have been paid by the family of Brodan Dubickas, 15, who was killed after being injured by a falling tree in Stafford on Saturday (2 May).

Police and paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance were called to the scene on Holmcroft Road at around 6:30pm.

Staffordshire Police said: "Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy. 

"He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm."

A statement released by Brodan's family said: "Our boy, Brodan Alan Dubickas was tragically and unfairly taken from us while out playing with his friends in the park.

"He truly was the best of us. 

"His kindness and generosity were unmatched, and he lit up a room with his humour and his smile. 

"You won't find any bad words said about him, he was loved by so many."  

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The teenager enjoyed playing pool, competing at least four nights a week for the Luck Penny or Staffordshire Bull "A".

He also loved football, playing for the Stafford Falcons and refereeing multiple times each weekend.

Brodan's family described him as "a wonderful big brother" who was "always there" for his siblings. 

The statement continued: "As parents, are lives have been shattered and will never be the same. 

"The pain is unbearable, and the hole that has been left can never be filled. 

"His massive potential will now never be realised, and this is, in itself, a tragedy.

"We have been overwhelmed by the support, generosity and love, sent from far and wide, to both the family and Brodan.

"The tributes have been vast and incredibly touching. 

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"This is a credit to our son, and it goes to show the impact Brodan was able to have on those around him in his short life. 

"For which, we can only say thank you."