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Tributes to 'fun, bright' boy, 13, killed in crash

Louise ParryBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Submitted Noah smiling at the camera. He is wearing a white football shirt with red edging and has short curly hair.Submitted
Noah's family said he had loved going to Liverpool and Luton Town matches with his dad

The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

Noah Campbell died in a collision between a car, a bike and a scooter in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, at 23:50 BST on Friday.

Two other teenage boys were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

In a statement issued by police, Noah's family said they were "utterly devastated". Two people have been charged in connection with the crash.

Submitted Noah stands side-on with a golf club in his hand at a golf simulator. Skyscrapers can be seen in the distance. He wears a white T-shirt, joggers and trainers. The picture has been taken at night.Submitted
Noah's family described him as "a talented and versatile sportsman"

The family statement said: "Above all else, he cherished spending time with his friends and family; they were the heart of his world.

"While football was his favourite sport—playing for many local teams—he was a gifted all-rounder who excelled in rugby, cricket, and athletics.

"Outside of organised sports, Noah stayed active and adventurous; he loved challenging himself at the gym and spending time at the bike park."

It added: "Noah's death has left a hole in our lives that will remain forever."

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Flowers and tributes have been placed at the crash site

The tribute came on Sunday as police confirmed a 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman had been charged in connection with the collision in Greenfield Road.

Jamie Fountain, of Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, was charged with causing death by careless driving and causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit for alcohol and drugs.

He was also charged with two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving in relation to two other boys who were injured.

Fountain was further charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

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A Liverpool football shirt, one of the clubs Noah loved going to see, was among the tributes at the scene

Ellie Ireland, of Wingate Drive, Ampthill, has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

They have both been remanded in custody to appear before Luton Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Of the two boys taken to hospital, one remains in hospital in a serious condition.

The other has been treated for serious injuries and has been discharged, police confirmed.

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