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| Tribute to pupil, 14, found hanged at Pembroke School | Tribute to pupil, 14, found hanged at Pembroke School |
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| The head teacher of a teenager found hanged in the grounds of Pembroke Comprehensive School has paid tribute to a "likeable and popular" student. | |
| Frank Ciccotti said staff and pupils were deeply shocked and saddened by the death of the pupil yesterday. | Frank Ciccotti said staff and pupils were deeply shocked and saddened by the death of the pupil yesterday. |
| The boy, 14, was discovered in a wooded area of the school on Thursday afternoon. | The boy, 14, was discovered in a wooded area of the school on Thursday afternoon. |
| Dyfed-Powys Police said the boy's family had been informed along with the coroner. | Dyfed-Powys Police said the boy's family had been informed along with the coroner. |
| 'Heartfelt sympathies' | |
| Mr Ciccotti said the boy would be missed by staff and pupils. | |
| "He was a likeable and popular student with a group of close friends," he said. | |
| "He had a larger-than-life character and was loyal, gentle and caring. He will be much missed. | |
| "Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends. He is ever present in our thoughts." | |
| Mr Ciccotti said the school was trying to help students and staff come to terms with their loss through a series of special assemblies. | |
| Counsellors and support workers were also available to talk to those students who are most affected. | |
| The head teacher added that the school was co-operating with the coroner and his officers in their investigation. | |
| Officers were called at 14:00 GMT on Thursday and the woods, close to the school's reception, were sealed off. | |
| The school - a mixed comprehensive with over 1,380 pupils between the ages of 11-18 - was open as normal on Friday. |