Family pays tribute to university student found dead

THE family of a university student who was found dead at a house in the town centre at the weekend have described him as "a kind, caring, intelligent and very talented young man".

James Steen's body was found at the house on Wood Street by paramedics in the early hours of Saturday.

The 23-year-old was studying at Newcastle University and it is not yet known how he came to be in Rugby.

"We have lost our darling son. Words simply can not convey the pain we are currently experiencing," his family said in a statement issued through the police.

"James enriched our lives, and the lives of others, in so many ways. He was a kind, caring, intelligent and very talented young man with a generous spirit. He touched everyone he met with his positivity and his sense of humour. He loved life.

"We are devastated by James' untimely death, but we are comforted by knowing how much he was loved and admired by his family, friends and university colleagues.

"We are immensely proud of our son, and all he achieved and the significant mark he made during his brief time on this earth."

Police said they were treating the death as unexplained.

Three local men, aged 31, 29 and 25, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, but have since been bailed until September while investigations continue.

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