‘Kind’ footballer, 15, who died after drowning in London lake named

Izaiah Smith, 15, was found dead after swimming in the lake on Friday - (Seda Football Academy)

Tributes have been paid to a “kind” and “respectful” young footballer who died after “getting into difficulty” in a London lake.

Izaiah Smith was recovered from the lake at Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham on Friday after an urgent search was launched to find the 15-year-old.