Tributes paid to 'beloved son', 15, found dead on family farm
Will Pedley(Image: Cumbria Police/Lancs Live)The heartbroken parents of a 15-year-old boy who died on his family's farm have paid tribute to their much-loved son. Will Pedley was reported missing on August 27 and was tragically found dead the following day at the family farm in Barbon, near Kirkby Lonsdale, in Cumbria.The police have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. His family have now paid tribute to their "beloved son" whose untimely passing will leave "a huge void" in their lives, reports the Manchester Evening News.They said: "William John Pedley. We struggle to find words."William was our beloved son, known to many as 'Will'."He was a much-loved big brother to his brother and sister, an adored nephew, a cousin and a good friend to many."His passing leaves a huge void in our lives and to all he made smile in his 15 wonderful years but he will be with us forever in our hearts." For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter hereOn August 28 the police issued an update stating: "Efforts to locate missing 15-year-old William Pedley have sadly resulted in the recovery of a body, which was located earlier today in the Barbon area."William's family have been informed."The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time."Police would like to thank everyone who shared the missing person appeal and the partner agencies and members of the public for their assistance in the searches."A representative for the National Farmers' Union Cumbria stated: "Our thoughts are with County Vice chair and Uplands Representative Richard and his family."Truly devastating news."More than £13,000 has been collected in Will's memory for Papyrus, a charity committed to preventing young suicide in the UK.For confidential support the Samaritans can be contacted for free around the clock 365 days a year on 116 123.
