Parents' tribute to stabbed son
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/manchester/7604537.stm Version 0 of 1. The parents of a 17-year-old boy who was murdered in Salford have paid tribute to their "carefree" son. Courtney Eaton, from Winton, Salford, was stabbed to death in a disturbance on New Lane, Winton, on Friday night. His parents, Lisa Diamond, 38, and Darren Eaton, 42, said: "His death has been completely unexpected and we have been left in deep shock." They added: "He was a fun-loving and carefree lad and we cannot believe he has gone." Courtney's parents said they hoped their son's death would serve as a warning to others. "We can only hope that Courtney's death shows other kids in the area what can happen and acts as a warning," they said. They added that he had been a keen biker, competing at a high level in his younger years. 'Bike bug' "Courtney followed in his father's footsteps and became a keen motorcycle enthusiast," they said. "His dad was a national biking champion and Courtney picked up the bike bug from the age of four. "By the age of seven he was riding motocross before he moved up to mini-moto by nine. "He then competed at the very highest level for a number of years at mini-moto and 80cc and was a national champion." Courtney had recently left school and was working part-time in a brewery. Officers arriving at the scene on Friday night found him slumped on the pavement with a single stab wound to his abdomen. He was taken to Hope Hospital but died a short time later. An 18-year-old man from Salford arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody. A 17-year-old boy from Peel Green, arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail pending further inquiries until 6 November. |