Family of teenager knocked down and killed near Sefton Park pay emotional tribute

The family of a Liverpool teenager knocked down and killed near Sefton Park say their hearts have been shattered into a million pieces.

16 year old Thomas Edwards died after he was hit by a car on Mossley Hill Drive on Monday night. He later died in hospital.

Today his family have paid tribute to their "lovely, polite, caring young man who was one in a million."

Thomas' parents Mark and Sharron said: "Our beautiful son Thomas has been taken away from us far too soon. Our hearts have been shattered into a million pieces."

"He was a loving brother to his three sisters, we couldn't have asked for a better son. He made us proud every day."

"He had a massive heart and a smile that could brighten up any room. Thomas has touched the hearts of so many and will be massively missed."

"We just want to know what happened to our beautiful son. Please if anyone has seen anything or knows anything then please come forward. We just need answers and to get justice for our little boy."

A 24-year-old man, from Dingle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are continuing to urge anyone who witnessed the incident shortly before 7.40pm on Monday, or who saw the black Audi S5 car involved being driven shortly before the collision, to come forward as any information could assist with the ongoing investigation