The heartbroken family of a teenager who died in an incident on the railway track near Stockport have paid a moving tribute to him.

Jordan Everett died alongside fellow 16-year-old Joshua Myers in a double tragedy in Poynton last Thursday (July 3).

Police were called to a 'reports of a casualty on the tracks' near Poynton station at around 10:10pm.

Officers attended and, despite the best efforts of paramedics, both boys were declared dead at the scene.

British Transport Police (BTP) have said they not treating the deaths as suspicious.

No further details about the circumstances have yet been disclosed.

Jordan's family have now described him as a 'loyal, caring and thoughtful' young man who they said dreamed of becoming a pilot.

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.'

Whilst 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 spokesperson said: "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 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.