HEARTFELT tribute has been paid to a 14-year-old boy who died in a crash.

Devastated family of Ellis Lockley describe him as a "beautiful" and much-loved boy.

Ellis was a passenger in a car involved in a one-vehicle crash at Tarn Lane, Keighley, on Sunday afternoon (Apr 28).

In a statement, his family said: "We as a family are totally devastated at the loss of our beautiful boy Ellis; he has left such a massive hole in our hearts.

"We have received so much love and support from the community. He is so loved by everyone who knew him.

"Whilst we appreciate people will want to pay tribute to our little joy Ellis, we hope that they do this with respect."

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened at about 2.20pm, to come forward.

The silver Vauxhall Corsa was travelling towards Black Hill Lane at the time of the incident.

A 21-year-old man, who was driving the vehicle, was taken to hospital for treatment, and was then arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries.

Detective Inspector Paul Conroy, of the West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team, says: "Specially trained officers are continuing to support Ellis’ family at this tragic time.

"We are keen to trace anyone who was travelling along Tarn Lane – which is known locally as the Yorkshire Bumps – between the junctions with Black Hill Lane and Green Sykes Road who may have seen a silver Vauxhall Corsa driving in the area.

"We are also keen to trace the drivers of an Audi and a Yaris who were in the area between 1.30pm and 2.20pm."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat, quoting log 898 of 28 April.