FLORAL tributes have been laid near the spot where the body of Luke Murphy was found on New Brighton shoreline.
The 20-year-old from Wallasey was reported missing last Tuesday night and his body was found near Fort Perch Rock on Friday.
Many tributes have been paid to Luke on the Globe's facebook page and elsewhere.
Floral tributes to Luke Murphy at the entrance to Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton.
Among the floral tributes at the scene was one from Hayley, Tanveer and Aleena, which read: "My little brother, we all love and miss you so much.
"Still can't believe you're gone out of our life.
"RIP Luke and we will see you again."
Floral tribute to Luke from his grandparents
Another from Luke's nan and grandad Crone, read: "Fond memories of our dear Luke.
"Goodnight, God bless. XXX"
Floral tribute to Luke Murphy at the entrance to Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton.
Michelle Clark wrote: "Just heartbreaking. Thinking of his family."
Jenny Shaw left this message: "So sad. R.I.P. Fly high with the angels an shine bright in that sky thoughts are with his family x"
And Pamela Wilson added: "So sad for everybody that knew him,just starting out in life. R.I.P"
Police said the death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem will take place to establish the cause.
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