TRIBUTES have been paid to a Sandwell Council worker and his nephew who have been named among the dead following the Tunisian beach gun attack which killed 39 people.

Adrian Evans worked for Sandwell Council’s gas management department.

His newphew Joel Richards, 19 and from Wednesbury, was also among the 15 Brits killed in the gun attack in the popular beach resort of Sousse.

Mr Evans was on holiday with his father and brother at the time.

It is believed that Mr Evans' father Patrick Evans, was also killed.

Sandwell Council leader Darren Cooper described Mr Evans as "very popular" and said he was deeply saddened to hear about his death.

Tributes have been paid to Mr Richards, a University of Worcester student and "exceptionally" talented teenage footballer.

His friend, Reece Watters, has paid tribute to Joel, saying he "helped everyone he ever come in contact with".

He posted on his Facebook page: "Theres no status or no words I could put here that could describe to you how much of a kind guy Joel Richards was, if you knew him personally you would know how respected he was and how he played such a big part in many peoples lives.

"He never had anything bad to say about anybody, people would never argue with him because of how likeable Joel was. He helped everyone he ever come in contact with, even when it involved putting others before himself.

"It's so heartbreaking to think that he was on holiday when some scum decided to do what he did to all those people including Joel. Rest In Peace bro,one of the best mates I could ever have.

"You might be gone but you will never be forgotten."

 

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