THE family of a super fit, boxing-mad teenager are struggling to come to terms with his sudden death.

Seb Morris, aged 14, who died at the family home in Creech St Michael on Saturday, was a "caring and helpful" son and brother.

Hundreds of friends gathered to pay tribute to the popular youngster in the village park on Tuesday evening, while several fellow students from Heathfield Community School have visited to pass on their condolences.

His father, Paul Few, speaking on behalf of Seb's mum, Claire Morris, said: "We're devastated. Words can't describe our feelings.

"Seb was so caring and helpful. He was very popular and had masses of friends.

"He was intelligent and would have gone a long way."

Seb, who also leaves two younger sisters, started boxing 18 months ago and aimed to become a professional.

"He used to go running in the morning and went to boxing training four times a week - he was super fit," said Mr Few, who added that mourners at the funeral will be asked to wear black and white, the colours of world champion boxer Anthony Joshua, Seb's idol.

People are also being asked to make a donation in lieu of flowers to Taunton Amateur Boxing Club, Seb's "second home". Funeral details will be announced shortly.

"Seb enjoyed socialising with his mates at the weekend," said Mr Few.

"If he went out in the evening, he'd never let a girl walk home alone.

"He was a happy boy who'd have a laugh and enjoyed play fighting with me.

"He was a decent 14-year-old. This has left us all in shock."

Mark Glanville, Seb's boxing coach at Taunton ABC, said the teenager was a brilliant boxer preparing for his first fight in January.

He added: "I'm just so sad, heartbroken.

"Seb was never any problem. He was charming and well liked, well mannered.

"He loved boxing, loved talking about it. He put so much effort into his training and was there every week.

"I want to publicise it so that other children know and that things that need to be done to protect children are put in place."

Heathfield head teacher Peter Hoare informed staff and students of the tragedy on Monday and posted a letter to parents on the school website.

He said: "It is such a shock when someone so young dies and it will make a profound impact on the whole of our school community.

"All of our thoughts are with Seb’s family and friends at this tragic time.

"There will be help and support for individual students whenever that is required."

*The County Gazette would like to apologise to Seb's family for some incorrect information posted on our website relating to Seb's death.