Inquest opens after teenager drowned in lake
Coroner Laurinda Bower, who opened the inquest held at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Tuesday, adjourned the case and said a date for the full inquest had not yet been set.
Ms Bower added: "I express my sincere condolences to all who knew Valentine."Emergency services were called to the scene where the teenager went missing at 17:20 BST.A police underwater search team and the fire service also responded, finding the boy's body just before 20:00.Following the discovery, Valentine's family said they were "absolutely devastated", and described him as a "well-loved son and brother".In a statement, they said: "Words cannot describe what we are going through right now. Valentine will remain in our hearts forever."Nottingham College expressed deep shock at his death, adding: "[Valentine] was a popular student whilst with us, and we have extended our full wellbeing support to his former classmates who will be devastated to hear the news."
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