The family of a teenager tragically killed at East Croydon station earlier this week have paid tribute to him.

Louis Johnson, 16, died after he was stabbed at the station. British Transport Police today announced it had arrested a boy, 16, from from Balham on suspicion of murder and he is police custody while enquiries continue.

A statement issued by his family said: "He had his whole life ahead of him, all the things that any teenager could wish for.

"Louis was generally a shy boy who kept himself to himself but he was also very popular among his peers and has left behind many friends.

"He had one true love, Liverpool Football Club, and made sure he never missed any televised event which concerned them.

"He also loved music of every genre and didn't care if you called him a softy for listening to love songs all day. Louis would always go out of his way to try and help or please others and would literally half his last piece of bread with you if you asked him.

"He leaves behind a huge family who are all devastated. We miss Louis dearly and will continue to miss him until we meet again in a better place.

"We would request that our privacy be respected through this difficult period, we are beyond heartbroken.

"Rest in perfect peace Louis Christopher John Dean Johnson - 2003-2020

"By Grandad and Omar (brother)."

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 395 of 27/01/2020. Or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111