WELL-wishers from across the county are rallying in remembrance of University of Worcester student Thomas Jones.

Local people have responded to a Crowdfunding page, set up on Monday to pay for memorials in honour of the teenager.

A body found in the River Severn, in Worcester, on Friday was formally identified as the 18-year-old yesterday (Tuesday, October 2).

The youngster, known as Jonah, vanished in the early hours on September 19 after a night out at Velvet during his first week at university.

Plans are underway for a special beer and a charity football match for the West Brom fan.

The Hop Pole Inn in Friar Street, Droitwich, has teamed up with its Ambridge Brewery to launch a special brew in his memory called Jonah’s Pale Ale.

The pint will start being brewed today and profits will go to the memorial fund.

Landlord Chris Wilson said: “I felt shocked and upset when I heard the sad news. So I was going to donate to the fundraising page myself - about £20 or £30, then I thought of an idea about making a bigger donation.

“How about making a brew and turning it round for donations?”

A 15p per pint charge will be added to the bill, making the cost £81 a barrel, which will be donated by Ambridge brewery.

Mr Wilson, 38, said of the response: “It has been amazing - unbelievable. My phone has been going barmy. About 600 shares on Facebook and phone calls from pubs throughout Worcestershire, Bromsgrove, Hereford and Feckenham who were interested in buying a barrel.”

In Bromsgrove, a charity match is being organised at the Victoria Ground in Birmingham Road in memory of the former youth player. It will take place on October 16 at 7.45pm.

A club statement said: "Proceeds from the game will go to the discretion of Tom's family."

The student's death is currently being treated as unexplained, and a post-mortem is ongoing.

To see the fundraising page, set up by pal Harley Hetherington, go to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Remember-Jonah. To buy a barrel of beer call Chris Wilson on 07950164679.