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| Alex Rodda death: Dad's tribute to 'perfect and beautiful' son | Alex Rodda death: Dad's tribute to 'perfect and beautiful' son |
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| The father of a teenager found dead in woodland has paid tribute to his "beautiful little boy". | The father of a teenager found dead in woodland has paid tribute to his "beautiful little boy". |
| Alex Rodda, 15, was found near Ashley Mill Lane, in Ashley, Cheshire, at about 08:00 GMT on Friday. | Alex Rodda, 15, was found near Ashley Mill Lane, in Ashley, Cheshire, at about 08:00 GMT on Friday. |
| Matthew Mason, 18, of Ash Lane, Ollerton near Knutsford, appeared before Crewe Magistrates' Court earlier charged with his murder. | Matthew Mason, 18, of Ash Lane, Ollerton near Knutsford, appeared before Crewe Magistrates' Court earlier charged with his murder. |
| Alex's father Adam Rodda posted on Facebook: "RIP my perfect and beautiful boy. I love you more than life itself." | Alex's father Adam Rodda posted on Facebook: "RIP my perfect and beautiful boy. I love you more than life itself." |
| Mr Rodda, the landlord of the Bridge Inn pub, in Audlem near Crewe, also thanked his customers for their support and condolences. | |
| He said: "I can't thank you enough and will never forget all your kindness at what is undoubtedly the most horrendous time of my life." | |
| Mr Rodda added: "I will be back as soon as I feel I can talk to you all without breaking down. | |
| "In the interim, please say a little prayer for my beautiful baby boy, who I know a lot of you have met." | |
| A separate family statement said: "Alex was a very loving, caring, kind, loyal and, most of all, trusting young boy. | A separate family statement said: "Alex was a very loving, caring, kind, loyal and, most of all, trusting young boy. |
| "He loved life and made friends wherever he went. He will be sorely missed." | "He loved life and made friends wherever he went. He will be sorely missed." |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School head teacher Denis Oliver said Alex, who was in Year 11, would be "sorely missed by everyone who knew him". | Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School head teacher Denis Oliver said Alex, who was in Year 11, would be "sorely missed by everyone who knew him". |
| "Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with Alex's family and friends at this very sad time." | "Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with Alex's family and friends at this very sad time." |
| Mr Mason is also charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place when he was arrested in Forton, near Newport, Shropshire, about four hours after the body was found. | Mr Mason is also charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place when he was arrested in Forton, near Newport, Shropshire, about four hours after the body was found. |
| He was remanded in custody and is due to next appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday. | He was remanded in custody and is due to next appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday. |