Pictured: Boy, 15, who died after getting into trouble at beauty spot is named - as heartbroken family pays tribute to beloved big brother with a 'cheeky smile'

Pictured: Boy, 15, who died after getting into trouble at beauty spot is named - as heartbroken family pays tribute to beloved big brother with a 'cheeky smile' Alex Crook, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene at Scotman's Flash in Wigan By Katherine Lawton Published: 07:29, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 07:29, 9 September 2024 e-mail View comments The boy who died after getting into trouble in the water at a beauty spot in Wigan has been named and pictured. Alex Crook, 15, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene at Scotman's Flash on Saturday afternoon. Greater Manchester Police said it does not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Alex's aunt Rachel Marron set up a JustGiving page in tribute to her nephew, which included a photo of him in his school uniform. She wrote: 'I've set up this page to help my brother and Alex's mum after the devastating loss of their son. 'As you can imagine trying to sort a funeral for your 15-year-old son is something no-one should ever have to do.

' Alex Crook, 15, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene at Scotman's Flash on Saturday afternoon In a heartbreaking tribute to the teenager, a relative of Alex wrote: 'Where do you start Alex, I'm heartbroken beyond words, we will make sure Oscar grows up knowing his big brother, a hole has been left [that] will never be filled, we are so proud of the man you [were] becoming, you were such a good boy. 'I'm going to miss you so much, your cheeky little smile, tha.