A DEVASTATED family have paid tribute to their 10-year-old son who died after getting into difficulty in a river.
Shadrack Appiah tragically died following the horror incident in the River Kennet, Reading.
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The family of a ten-year-old boy who tragically died have paid tribute to him Credit: Thames Valley Police
Cops scrambled to the scene after being informed of a boy in difficulty in the water near to Waterloo Meadows.
But the schoolboy passed away despite assistance from Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service.
Thames Valley Police confirmed that his death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Shadrack’s family have paid tribute to the footy-mad youngster.
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In a heartfelt statement, they said: “We loved Shadrack, he was a quiet person and a Christian who often read the bible.
“He loved football and wanted to be a pilot when he grew up.“He loved his sisters Natalie and Nicole and they loved him.
“We will all miss him very much.”
Detective Inspector Hayley Burns said: “This is an absolute tragedy in which a young boy has died after getting into difficulty in the water.
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“His next of kin have been notified and are being offered support at this extremely difficult and traumatic time.
“My thoughts, and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with Shadrack’s family and his friends, and we would ask that their privacy is respected.”