Heartbroken mum of boy, 16, stabbed to death on Boxing Day remembers 'wonderful' son

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The heartbroken mother of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in a targeted attack on Boxing Day has paid tribute to her “wonderful son”.

Joe Whitchurch suffered fatal stab wounds at an address in Stapleford, shortly before 5.30am on Saturday. He was rushed to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham but died on Tuesday afternoon.

In an emotional tribute Joe’s mum, Lisa Kilkenny, said: "Joe was a wonderful son and elder brother who had his whole life ahead of him. “He was a natural sportsman and an especially good swimmer who loved nothing more than spending time with his friends and family. “He had recently started studying engineering at Nottingham College and was full of hope for the future – even with everything that has been