The family of nine-year-old Jordan Banks, who was killed after being 'struck by lightning', have paid tribute to their 'beautiful boy.' The family said in a statement: 'Yesterday our worlds stopped. We lost the brightest star our beautiful boy Jordan'
Friends have also paid tribute to Jordan and flowers and gifts have been left at the scene of the incident.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Jordan's team Clifton Rangers Junior Football Club said:"It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart we announce that the tragic incident yesterday involved one of our own players."Jordan was a shining light and an inspiration to everyone that he met. A strong, determined and courageous young man, who will be missed by everyone.
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