His grandmother Mary Townsend said: “The pain is real.
“Parents and families need to take a good look at their sons and the company they keep.
“Don’t think it won’t happen to your sons, grandsons or family members.
“Something needs to change now. No more murders of children or anybody that’s affected by this knife crime. Enough is enough.”
Thomas’s aunt Tanya Taylor said: “Thomas was a such a beautiful, funny and down to earth boy; he never caused any trouble; he loved his family and was a brilliant big brother.
“The world is a different and difficult place to be in right now, but we have to be strong as a family.”
