St Richard's mourn popular pupil

STAFF and pupils alike were in tears on Tuesday as St Richard's Catholic College came to terms with the tragic death of a pupil.

Year 8 student Joshua Ingamells, 12, was found dead in bed at his home at Fairlight Road, Hastings on Tuesday morning by his father.

It is believed he was killed as he slept by leaking carbon monoxide fumes from a central heating boiler.

Joshua, an enthusiastic all-round sportsman, was the second youngest of five children.

His devastated parents, Graham and Margaret, and three of their family, were being comforted this week at the Pebsham home of Graham's brother, Paul, and his wife at Pebsham.

In a family statement Graham and Margaret said: "We are too distressed to talk to you at this time at the lost of our treasured son, Joshua. He was a gentle, sensitive and bright boy, much loved by everyone who knew him."

Church leaders Kathy and Glen Khan added: "Joshua loved God. He loved his family and he loved life."