A SIXTH former found dead at his family home was "popular, dedicated and hard-working" teachers have said.

Ryan Annetts was found hanging from a tree in the garden at the address in Napleton Lane in Kempsey on Wednesday, August 22.

He was just 17, and attended Hanley Castle High School near Malvern.

Lindsay Cooke, Hanley Castle High School headteacher, said: "The entire school community has been stunned by the untimely death of Ryan.

"He was a popular and hard working member of our sixth form.

"We are all trying to come to terms with this tragedy and our thoughts are with his family and friends."

The county's coroners has been informed and an inquest has been opened and adjourned.

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