'He brought light and character to our entire school' - Teenager, 16, whose body was found in pool in Sutton Park named as school pays tribute
The 16-year-old boy whose body was found in a pool in Sutton Park has been named as his school paid tribute to him.
Daniel Drewitt, aged 16, went missing just after 6pm yesterday (July 10).
His disappearance sparked a major search by all emergency services and Birmingham City Council, including specialist teams and his body was recovered from the water in Powell's Pool in Sutton Park just after 10pm.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said they were supporting his family at this tragic time and they asked that they are given privacy. They said the death is not being treated as suspicious and they are liaising with the coroner.
Staff at Colmers School and Sixth Form College in Rednal which Daniel attended paid tribute today
A statement said: "Daniel was a young man who brought light and character to our entire school community; he was confident, full of life, a talented sportsman, and so deeply loved by staff and fellow pupils alike. His warm presence and positive spirit will be sorely missed.
"We are doing all we can to support our school community during this incredibly difficult time. Our pastoral team, school counsellors, and senior staff are working together to provide dedicated spaces and support for both students and staff.
"This includes opportunities for quiet reflection, one-to-one conversations, and access to emotional and wellbeing support throughout the days and weeks ahead.
"We know how deeply this loss will be felt by many, and we are committed to ensuring no member of our school community feels alone in their grief.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Daniel’s family. We ask urgent respect for their privacy at this profoundly difficult time."
