Tributes have flooded in for a "lovely lad" and "one in a million" friend who was found dead on train tracks.
British Transport Police were called to Huyton Train Station at around 10.29pm on Thursday, July 21 to reports of a body on the tracks. Paramedics also went to the scene to provide treatment, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, the man's next of kin have been informed and a file is being prepared for the coroner. The man was named locally as Rikki Warnick.
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A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police were called to the line near Huyton at 10.29pm Thursday evening (21 July) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
Since his death, thousands of people have payed tribute to Rikki and sent well wishes to his family.
Alexandra Cannon said: "ALOT of heavy hearts, rest in peace Ricky, you just never no how someone is feeling. Thinking of your poor mum and sister at this sad time."
Nadine Henderson said: "Thinking of the lovely family on the sad loss of Ricky. Back in the strong arms of your dad, heart broken, all my thoughts are with u all x rip Ricky x"
Stephanie F Carson said: "So sad I can’t believe it goodnight, god bless Ricky thinking about the family at this very said time xxx"
Bernie Pugh said: "Rest in peace Ricky, didn’t need to happen. Another life gone too early, I was in school and everything with him, good lad.
"Society forgets men go through emotional stress too. Wish more men would open up, you know, we’re all supposed to be a man and open up. G.B.N.F."
Carolyn Marsden said: "Rip Ricky sad news your a good kid condolences to his mum and family xx." Janine Done said: "So sad he was a lovely lad sweet dreams Rikki."
Terrianne Brew said: "Absolutely heartbreaking... love to all Rikki's family. Another young lad gone such a cruel world we live in..."
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