Corbin Jones, 14, became unwell while with friends in the grounds of his own school
A Lanarkshire community has been left shocked by the tragic death of a popular schoolboy who collapsed while playing football.
Police say his death is being treated as unexplained, however, there are no suspicious circumstances.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. “In classes, he was happy, cheerful and polite, always with a smile on his face and always ready to learn and to contribute to lessons with a keen sense of fun and good humour. A talented guitarist, he loved spending time in the Music department.A letter was sent out to parents from the school following the tragedy. It said: “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of one of our Larkhall Academy pupils, Corbin Jones .
A fundraiser has been set up by neighbour Moira Moore, and has already raised close to £12,000 to support Corbin’s family.
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