Merseyside Police have arrested a second man after a 16-year-old boy was killed during a hit and run in Sefton Park.
Thomas Edwards died as a result of the injuries he received after an Audi hit him in Sefton Park on Sunday night.
Thomas’s parents Mark and Sharron said: “Our beautiful son Thomas has been taken away from us far too soon. Our hearts have been shattered into a million pieces.
“Thomas was a lovely, polite, caring young man who was one in a million. He was a loving brother to his three sisters, we couldn’t have asked for a better son. He made us proud every day.
“He was so excited to become an uncle for the first time, he’s already got a gift ready for when she arrives, but now he’ll never have the opportunity to meet his niece. Thomas had a big group of friends and was always there if ever they needed him. He had a massive heart and a smile that could brighten up any room. Thomas has touched the hearts of so many and will be massively missed.
“We just want to know what happened to our beautiful son. Please if anyone has seen anything or knows anything then please come forward. We just need answers and to get justice for our little boy.”
Following an arrest earlier this week, a 34-year-old man from Wavertree has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.