'Absolutely horrific' loss of student, 21, prompts flood of tributes

Tributes were paid to a student who took his own life after a long battle with depression.

The heartbreaking story of 21-year-old Jake Siddley was heard at an inquest into his untimely death.

His body was found on the couch in the living room of his home in Walsingham Road, Childwall, on January 27 this year.

The inquest, which was attended by members of Jake's family, heard that he had struggled with depression.

Jake attended Gateacre Comprehensive School before going to Liverpool John Moores University to read English.

He also had numerous temporary jobs as a bartender, such as at the now-closed city centre bar Circo, and as a volunteer with a range of organisations including a local scouting group.

The inquest heard Jake had a happy childhood but "couldn't get away from that dark part of his life."

Anita Bhardwaj, area coroner for Liverpool and Wirral, concluded the cause of death was suicide.

Among the tributes left by ECHO readers after yesterday's story were jojo767, who said: "So sad, god bless him."

Jake Siddley was only 21 when he took his own life (Facebook)

JohnGotttti said: "Oh my god that's tragic. RIP young man."

Another said: "Poor lad. Poor family. It's absolutely horrific."

hannaaCampbell said: "Heartbreaking - rest in peace."

While KatieL said: "Very sad RIP."

A fundraiser organised in memory of Jake has so far raised £652, with proceeds going to the Warrington-based PAPYRUS charity.

The charity helps young people and anyone who is worried about a young person who may be having thoughts of suicide.

A spokesperson said: "Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK and every year we lose more than 200 schoolchildren to suicide.

"By working together we can all help to raise greater awareness of the vital support which is available and engage with young people who are losing their self-esteem and self-worth.

"Money raised by bereaved families and other fundraisers helps to pay for potentially life-saving calls, texts and emails to our confidential HOPELINEUK service.

"Fundraising also helps PAPYRUS to engage with local communities and volunteers in suicide prevention projects and supports the training we deliver to individuals and groups."

For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice please contact HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org