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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Second boy, 16, who died in railway tracks tragedy as family pay tribute to 'cherished son, grandson and brother'
The second teenage boy who died in a railway tracks tragedy has been named and pictured by his heartbroken family. Jordan Everett was killed along with Joshua Myers, both 16, in Greater Manchester on Thursday last week. Police were called to 'reports of a casualty on the tracks' near Poynton station at around 10:10pm and both boys were declared dead on scene. British Transport Police (BTP) have said they are not treating the deaths as suspicious. Jordan's family have now paid tribute to their 'cherished son, grandson and brother', describing him as a 'caring and thoughtful young man'. In a statement issued this morning, they 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.' An array of floral tributes to the pair have been left outside the station. One says they were 'both such lovely boys' who will 'forever be missed by us and will forever be in our hearts.' Another describes them as 'two young souls and friends gone too soon' who 'will be sorely missed.' A card from the local MP Tim Roca reads: 'Two young lives gone far too soon. With deepest sympathy.' Over the weekend, Joshua's parents paid a moving tribute to their 'bright and kind' son. They said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. 'He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. 'He will stay in our hearts forever. He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. 'He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. 'Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. 'Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' A BTP spokesman said: 'Officers were called at around 10.10pm to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station.' 'Officers attended with paramedics. 'Very sadly and despite the best efforts of paramedics two 16-year-old boys were both pronounced dead at the scene. 'The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.' Cheshire Coroner's Court confirmed files had been passed to them regarding the deaths of both boys.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Second boy, 16, found dead in railway tragedy is pictured as ‘truly devastated' parents pay tribute
A 16-YEAR-old boy, who died on railway tracks with another teen, has been named and pictured in a heartbreaking family tribute. Jordan Everett was tragically pronounced dead alongside fellow 16-year-old Joshua Myers in Poynton, Greater Manchester, on July 3. 3 3 Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at around 10pm. Services were shut down to allow emergency services to reach the two teens. Paramedics raced to assist the youngsters, but they were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Jordan's heartbroken family said in a statement: "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." British Transport Police are are probing the two deaths but are not treating them as suspicious. In a heartbroken statement, Joshua's parents said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. "He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. "His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. "He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. "Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. "Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' 3 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Boy, 16, killed on railway tracks alongside another teenager in double tragedy
One of two teenage boys who were killed on railway tracks in Greater Manchester has been named and pictured for the first time. Joshua Myers and another boy, both 16, were found dead near Poynton Station, near Stockport on July 3 in a devastating double tragedy. Joshua, from Handforth, had recently been the subject of missing person appeals. Cheshire Police had issued an appeal to help trace him after he went missing in May and was believed to have made his way to Devon and Cornwall 200 miles away. The teen was found but went missing again for a day in June. Today floral tributes and flowers for both boys were left at the station. Cheshire Constabulary responded to the tragedy on Thursday evening but a full investigation is being carried out by British Transport Police. The tragedy isn't being treated as suspicious, a BTP spokesperson said. Emergency Services were called to the scene at about 10.10pm on Thursday after 999 calls reporting a 'casualty' according to police. BTP confirmed that the families of both boys have been informed. A file of evidence is now being prepared for a coroner ahead of inquests opening. Both boys were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers were pictured at the scene of the tragedy together with Network Rail officials. A passenger who got off a train at the station in Poyton on Friday told Manchester Evening News the double tragedy was 'devastating'. She said: 'It's just devastating. I have teenage children myself, including a 16-year-old boy. It brings it so close to home.' No further details surrounding the circumstances of what police suspect happened have been revealed. A BTP spokesperson said: 'Officers were called at around 10.10pm (on July 3rd) to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station. 'Officers attended with paramedics. Very sadly and despite the best efforts of paramedics two 16-year-old boys were both pronounced dead at the scene.' Railway lines were closed while emergency services worked at the scene. Work continued throughout the early hours of July 4, with rail services resuming by 6.15am. A spokesperson for the force said shortly after the incident: 'Officers were called at around 10.10pm last night (3 July) to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station. 'Officers attended with paramedics. Very sadly and despite the best efforts of paramedics two people were both pronounced dead at the scene. 'The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.'
The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Boy, 16, found dead on railway track with another teen is pictured as heartbroken parents pay tribute
THE family of a young boy who was found dead on railway tracks have released a touching tribute to their son. The youth, Joshua Myers, 16, tragically passed away on Thursday, July 3 alongside another 16-year-old. Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton station, Greater Manchester. Paramedics raced to assist but Joshua was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The other 16-year-old was also tragically pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police are are probing the two deaths but are not treating them as suspicious. Services were shut down to allow emergency services to reach the two teens. In a heartbroken statement, Joshua's parents said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. "He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. "His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. "He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. "Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. "Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' 1
