A TEENAGER was found dead at his family home.

The 17-year-old pupil from Hurstpierpoint College was discovered at his home address in Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, on Sunday, September 29.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “At 10.43am on Sunday September 29 police were called to an address in Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, where a boy aged 17 was found to have died.

“There were no suspicious circumstances.

“The coroner for West Sussex has been informed.”

A funeral for the boy was held on

Friday.

Staff at the school, right, declined to comment.