A schoolboy who was found dead in woodland after he was reported missing by his parents died of asphyxiation, an inquest opening heard today.
Police discovered the body of 16-year-old Lucas Webb off Covet Lane near Canterbury, Kent at around 11.30am on December 13.
Parents Colin and Alison had reported the sixth-form student missing after he was last seen at around 1.30pm the previous day.
But today a brief inquest opening in Maidstone, Kent heard that Lucas, who lived in the sleepy village of Barham, died of asphyxiation.
Assistant Coroner for North East Kent Joanne Andrews adjourned the hearing for a full inquest at 10am on April 9 at County Hall, Maidstone.
Family of Lucas Webb from Barham utterly devastated at death of Canterbury schoolboy
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Updated: 09:45, 17 December 2020
The heartbroken family of a creative and talented schoolboy have paid a touching tribute to him after he was tragically found dead in woodland near his home.
The death of 16-year-old Lucas Webb at the weekend has shocked and saddened the community in Barham, who turned out in huge numbers to search for him after he went missing.
Tributes have been paid to creative and talented Lucas Webb
His parents, Alison and Colin, say his death has left them utterly devastated. In Lucasâ 16 years of life, he proved that he had a talent for learning and achieving, they said. Highly self-motivated, he adored all things science related and was an inspiration to many of his peers who respected his drive, humour and creativity.