The family of a talented teenager who died in Chester have paid tribute to him.
16-year-old Frank Varey died on Thursday 22 July after he disappeared while swimming in the River Dee.
Frank's parents, brothers and sister said:
We are devastated beyond words, Frank was a legend in the boxing world and in life. May our Young King live on forever.”
We request for the privacy of Franks family to be respected at this difficult time.
Pictured - 16-year-old Frank Varey.
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