Memorial held at Diglis Bridge for Jonathan Goodwin

Nearly 50 people joined family and friends to mourn the death of  Jonathan Goodwin at Diglis Bridge this evening (Sunday) after his body was found there earlier this month.

Around 50 people gathered to say farewell to Jonathan. (Image: Newsquest) Crowds had lit candles, placed down flowers and tied posters to the bridge in memory of the 22-year-old.

Lanterns were also released into the sky with messages such as 'We Love You' and 'You Will Be Missed' written on them.

Scott Johnson, Jonathan's friend and stepbrother, organised the gathering to help Jonathan's memory live on.

LOVED: Family lighting one of the lanterns. (Image: Newsquest) He said: "I did not expect anyone to do anything for the family - I just wanted people to turn up to make sure Jonathan was remembered.

"He would be looking down and seeing everyone.

"It means so much that this many people turned up.

'BEAUTIFUL SOUL': Jonathan Goodwin (left), pictured with his grandad David Sherwood, has been remembered by friends as 'a friend to all'. (Image: Family) "It means a lot, especially with his former judo group as he used to go years ago.

"They have turned up and done donations."

Mr Johnson had set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to cover funeral costs which has already reached over £600. 

He said he never expected so many people to reach out.

He added Jonathan had mental health struggles before his death and said more needed to be done to support people.

TRIBUTES: Scott Johnson is among those who have paid tribute to Jonathan Goodwin (Image: Erica Almeida and Scott Johnson) 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.

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. 

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

Dozens of balloons were released. (Image: Newsquest) 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.