The family of a talented teenager killed on the A27 near Tangmere have described him as a “budding gentleman”.

Angus Jones was 17-years-old when he was hit by a car on the westbound carriageway earlier this month. He had been on foot when the crash happened.

Now his family have issued a tribute to the youngster, who played guitar and was also an actor with Tangmere Players for many years.

In a statement they said: “Angus will be desperately missed by all of his family and friends. His infectious character was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.

“He was a budding gentleman who would not have recognised himself as such. He just treated people with respect and had bad words for no one. He really did have a loving soul.

“Angus had many talents, one of which was his music. Everyone enjoyed listening to him playing songs on his guitar, whether it be Oasis, Motorhead, Busted or even the theme tune to Heartbeat.

“He was also becoming a very accomplished actor, being a member of Tangmere Players for many years. He had a penchant for accents, with his Scottish rivaling the real thing.

“Angus worked for a short time at Chichester District Council as a loader, and during this time he became a dear friend to all.

“You will never meet anyone more proud of their job and he would happily spend time explaining what he did and how he loved being a part of the team there.”

His funeral is to be held on Thursday, July 12 at Chichester Crematorium, while those not attending can go to the Tangmere Community Centre.

Donations can be made to the Tangmere Airfield Tower Fund via Reynolds Funeral Service in Bognor High Street.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision, which took place at 8pm on Monday, June 18. Anyone with information as asked to contact the police online or via 101 and quote Operation Tatton.