Tributes paid to Jonathan Goodwin who died near Diglis Bridge

Friends and family have paid tribute to 22-year-old Jonathan Goodwin, from Lower Wick, after his body was found near Diglis Bridge.

Èrica Almeida, who attended Nunnery Wood High School with Jonathan, said: "It's the norm to say someone had a beautiful soul when they pass, but Jonathan really did.

"He was a friend to all and didn't have a single bad bone in his body. 

FRIENDS: Scott Johnson and Jonathan Goodwin (Image: Contributed)

"He was known as the class clown and we loved him - he always made us laugh."

Scott Johnson, Jonathan's friend and former step brother, helped set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to cover funeral costs.

He said: "Jonathan was a very caring, loving person - he always put others before himself."

"I'll always remember how funny he was, and how much of a laugh he always was. There was no one else like him - he was unique."

Flowers and tributes have been left at Diglis Bridge since Jonathan's body was recovered on Tuesday, August 6. (Image: Contributed)

Mr Johnson said Jonathan had mental health struggles before his death.

He said: "He came off social media around a year ago but he felt that no one cared about him. He felt alone.

"I always told him that there were plenty of people that do care about him and they would always be there for him.

'FRIEND TO ALL': Jonathan Goodwin (Image: Contributed)

"Me and his family had tried to find him some help but there's such a backlog in mental health services that we couldn't get to anyone."

There were reports that a man had entered the river Severn in the early hours of Monday, August 5 near Diglis Bridge. A body was recovered by police and fire crews the following day.

Jonathan's family and friends are invited to attend a memorial at Diglis Bridge on Sunday, August 18 at 7pm.

Flowers and tributes have been placed along Diglis Bridge in memory of Jonathan.

Helplines

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire 24 hour urgent mental health helpline is available to anyone needing urgent mental health support. Its free to call and open 24 hours a day to people of all ages - 0808 196 9127

Worcestershire Safe Haven provides telephone support and face-to-face appointments to Worcestershire residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Call 01905 600400 any day of the week between 6pm and midnight for support and signposting.

Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours