The mother of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run has paid tribute to him.

Rebecca Beauchamp said Alfie Brown had a “gorgeous smile” and an “ability to make people laugh and feel comfortable” which won him many friends. 

Alfie had been cycling home to North Walsham when he was hit by a passing Ford Ranger at Swafield on August 10.

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North Norfolk News: A young Alfie Brown (middle) with siblings, from front, Joshua, Hazel, Anna and mum, Rebecca BeauchampA young Alfie Brown (middle) with siblings, from front, Joshua, Hazel, Anna and mum, Rebecca Beauchamp (Image: Supplied)

Ms Beauchamp, 45, and from North Walsham, said his family, including three brothers and three sisters, cousins and grandparents, were still “devastated”.

She said: “It still feels like it isn't real. It’s harrowing.

"He was a beautiful, cheeky boy, empathic, clever and quick-witted. 

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“He'd just started as a young man and was on the path to finding what he wanted to do.

"He was growing up into an amazing, talented man and that's been snatched away.

“I can't stand thinking of him on the side of that road left to die, discarded - the driver left him like he was nothing”.

Ms Beauchamp said as well as his passion for music, Alfie was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing comic strips, as well as having fun outdoors. 

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She said: “He loved skateboarding and bikes, especially BMXs, and used to use the same track his uncle used in Bacton Woods to do laps and stunts. 

“I've never seen anyone able to climb a tree like Alfie - he'd jump to get a high branch and basically run up the side of the tree.”

Ms Beauchamp said he and his brother Josh would “talk endlessly” about films such as Spirited Away and Bridge to Terebithia, and he also loved Warhammer, Lego and Star Wars. 

Police have renewed their appeal for anyone who saw or may have dashcam footage of the crash to come forward and call 101 or email SCIU@norfolk.police.uk quoting reference NC-10082023-376.