THE family of the Worcester teenager who tragically took his own life after jumping from the roof of a city centre car park has spoken how their "lives will never be the same again".

Sam Abel, a pupil of Tudor Grange Academy School, tragically jumped off ASDA's car park to his death in January.

At his inquest on Wednesday, the Worcester coroner heard how he shared with friends his depression and suicidal thoughts after being bullied, recording a verdict that he killed himself.

After the hearing Sam’s mum, Anita, 47, said: “Our beautiful boy has gone. Our lives are never going to be the same again.

“We were such a close family, he was even his dad’s private skiing partner.

“On a school skiing trip he was bullied so much. He was looking forward to that trip so much.

“He went into high school and was bullied again. He kept telling us he was fine.

“From the age of 13 he was product reviewing for companies like Amazon.

“We found out he was very clever and he was often busy studying. He wanted to be the next Alan Sugar.

“He was just amazing.

“We are just one of the most unluckiest families. My husband is registered as blind and on the day of Sam’s funeral I was diagnosed with an illness.

“Luckily, he didn’t know I was ill before he died.

“He’s in a happy place now.

“We miss him so much and our lives will never be the same again.”

Dad, Mark Abel, 50, who served in the British Army for 14 years and competed in last years Invictus Games, said: "It could have been because he was successful at school. Sometimes other pupils are jealous and this can breed bullying.

"But we'll never be entirely sure because he only really spoke to his friends about it. I know pranks were pulled on him that were particularly cruel.

“I was abroad on a Paralympic ski meeting at the time I found out.

“He went out after having a minor argument with his mum. His mum told him to be mindful and be back for one for lunch.

“Anita rang his mobile and a paramedic answered and said that he had been involved in an accident.

“We used to go skiing as a family, because obviously I can’t go skiing by myself so Sam used to come out and guide me.

"I will miss him dearly."

At the inquest Sam Roach, the school's headteacher, defended how the school dealt with bullying, explaining they had a zero tolerance of bullying, children are sanctioned, the school holds assemblies to discuss bullying issues, and they have a school counsellor who holds regular sessions with pupils.

In a statement in January, Mrs Roach said: "Sam was a genuinely caring student who was always looking to help and support other children.

"He won prizes in school for his attitude and endeavour.

"We will all miss him dearly."