Tributes paid to 14-year-old Bedfordshire boy who died after being hit by a bus

Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died when he was hit by a bus.

Jonathan Debnam, 14, from Shortstown in Bedfordshire, was killed when he was involved in a crash with a bus on the A600 High Road, just outside the village, on Thursday.

Paying tribute, Jonathan's family said: “We are truly devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved son.

"Jonathan was a funny, kind and intelligent boy who loved his family and friends with all his heart.

"[He was] an active member of the Army cadets, participating in cadet camps and supporting the other cadets by teaching first aid.

"He had plans to train to work for the Disasters Emergency Committee so he could make a career out of helping others in their time of need.

"A budding chef from an early age and an animal lover who especially loved his cats, with the biggest of hearts.

"Above all else he had a beautiful and caring soul and will be missed by all his family and friends more than words can express. Rest in peace our sweet boy.”

Det Sgt Craig Wheeler said: “This is an incredibly sad incident, and our sympathies are with the friends and family of Jonathan."

He appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage in the area before the collision, which was reported at 12 noon, to get in touch.

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