The heartbroken parents of a Bolton schoolboy who was found dead at his home have paid tribute to their caring, music-loving son.

Police were called to Corring Way, Bolton, following reports 11-year-old Tyler Johns had been found collapsed shortly before 8pm on November 12.

He was found laid on his bedroom floor against his bed and his parents desperately tried to revive him until the arrival of the ambulance.

Tyler was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital, where medics were unable to save his life.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the Smithills High School pupil and the case has been passed to the coroner.

His mum and dad, Wendie and Lee, who moved to Bolton from Trafford just under two years ago, have been left devastated by the tragedy.

They said: "We're desperately trying to coming to terms with the death of our son.

"He was a typical lad and a very loving son.

"Nobody must blame themselves or anyone else for Tyler's death.

"We'd spoken to him shortly before he died and he told us he was not being bullied at school, or anywhere else for that matter. Both pupils and staff at Smithills High School have shown great support for our family and we're extremely grateful for that."

The couple paid tribute to Tyler and said: "Tyler had a great sense of humour and we will always remember the laughter we used to share together.

"His hobbies included a love for music. He especially liked rappers Eminem and 50 Cent.

"His death has left a very large hole in our lives, which will never be filled.

"We have been heartened at this awful time by the kind emails, flowers, cards and support we've received from lots of people.

"We'd also like to thank the police, ambulance and hospital staff for the way in which they dealt with Tyler's death."

Tyler's funeral will be held at Altrincham Crematorium on Tuesday.