WE shared the news that the family of a boy who died tragically in a river paid tribute to his life and memory.

Jaden Doyle, 14, from Carlisle, passed away this month following a devastating incident in which a group of teenagers got into difficulty in the River Eden, Carlisle, on May 26.

The second child to die after the incident, after Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick, 15, Jaden passed away peacefully at Jigsaw, Cumbria’s children’s hospice.

Here's what our readers said.

Kelly Pickthall said: "He was such a beautiful kind-hearted young lad. So sad. Thinking of all his family right now, have done since I found out he passed away."

Sinéad Gracey Watson said: "Rest in peace Jaden and Lewis, forever young," while Lorraine Smith said: "So very sad thinking of all his family and friends."

Kerry Louise Fisher said the news was 'heartbreaking, thinking of his family and friends'.

Michele Gwillim said: "So sad thinking of all at this extremely sad time," while Faye Hills commented: "Thoughts are with family and friends. I hope you and your other friend who lost his life in the incident look after each other on the other side rest easy both. Heartbreaking."

Agnes Halbert also said: "Heartbreaking thoughts are with everyone."

Sharon Nugent Davidson added: "Sincere condolences to all Jaden's family and friends, such a tragedy."

After the tragic accident, Jaden was taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary where his family stayed by his bedside constantly. 

It was decided to move him to Jigsaw where he passed at around 2.30am on June 15.