HUNDREDS of people today paid their final respects to a popular Pershore teenager who died suddenly on Christmas Eve.

Family, friends, classmates, teachers and teammates of Scott Holden gathered to celebrate the 16-year-old's life at an emotional service at Pershore Abbey.

Pershore High School headteacher, Clive Corbett, gave a touching tribute to Scott, saying he would live on forever through the " kindness and compassion that he always displayed to others".

• For the full report see tomorrow's Worcester News.