A teenage boy who was stabbed to death in a woodland near Guildford has been named and pictured for the first time.
Luis Guembes, who went by Gabriel, died in a woodland off of Lido Road in Stoke Park.
Officers were first called to the area, known as Peacock Wood and Wild Wood Adventure, at around 6.10pm on Monday, along with fire and ambulance crews.
Surrey Police said the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The tributes have been propped up on a bank of vegetation on the path through Peacock Wood
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Luis was said to be a promising football player, having won many trophies with multiple teams.
A family friend said: ‘Gabriel was a devoted student, a passionate soccer player, and a loving son, Gabriel had a smile that could light up a room and a heart that touched everyone he met.
‘He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.’
He moved to the UK with his mother at a young age for a ‘better life’.
A GoFundMe has been set up by family friends to cover funeral expenses and help the family.
An investigation, led by the Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team, is underway.
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to his death.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Andy Jenkins said: ‘First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this desperately sad time.
‘I know there will be a lot of concern and speculation in the local community following this.
‘I would like to reassure them that our officers are working around the clock to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident, gather as much evidence as possible, and identify and bring those responsible to justice.
‘Our investigation is still in its early stages, and we are urgently looking to speak to anyone with any information that may assist our enquiries.’
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