The parents of a university student from Northern Ireland who was found dead in England at the weekend have described him as a “kind, caring, intelligent and very talented” young man.
In a statement issued through Warwickshire Police, the family of James Steen said the 23-year-old's sense of humour had touched everyone he met.
Three men are currently on police bail after being arrested over the “unexplained” death of Mr Steen, a student at Newcastle University’s School of Arts and Cultures.
The undergraduate’s body was found at an address in Rugby early on Saturday.
In their statement, his parents, whose names were not provided by Warwickshire Police, said: “We have lost our darling son. Words simply can not convey the pain we are currently experiencing.
“James enriched our lives, and the lives of others, in so many ways.
“He was a kind, caring, intelligent and very talented young man, with a generous spirit. He touched everyone he met with his positivity and his sense of humour.
Warwickshire Police said they have arrested three men on suspicion of murder. “His death is currently being treated as unexplained but as part of police inquiries three local men, aged 31, 29 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday morning.
“They were interviewed over the weekend and have since been bailed until September while investigations continue.”