Tributes have been paid to a 19-year-old from Swindon who died in the sea while on a family holiday in Bali.
Mitchell Ogbourne was on a family holiday on the Indonesian island in October, an inquest has heard.
His former football club, Stratton Juniors Football Club, has now paid tribute to the teen as the inquest into his death has been opened at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court, it has been reported.
The inquest has heard that Mitchell had been staying with parents, Lisa and Paul, at a resort in Bali when the family went to a beach on the afternoon of October 13.
Mitchell entered the sea after it appeared calm and shallow. He got into difficulty as he went further from the shore, it has been reported.
National media reports from The Sun claim his parents heard him calling for help and ran into the water. They brought him back to the beach and carried out CPR.
Mitchell was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead later that evening.
In a social media post, Stratton Juniors Football Club said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of one of our own, Mitch Ogbourne, who sadly passed away on 13th October 2026, aged just 19.
"Mitch and his dad, Paul, have been part of the Stratton Juniors family for many years. During that time, they have built friendships and memories that extend far beyond the football pitch.
"Mitch leaves behind many friends and former teammates who remain part of our club, including within our senior section.
"There are simply no words to express the sadness we feel. To lose someone so young, with so much life ahead of them, is truly heartbreaking."
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The club added: "Mitch was a wonderful young man who was loved, liked and valued by so many. His loss will be felt deeply throughout our football family and the wider community.
"Our love, thoughts and prayers are with Paul, Lisa, Mitch’s wider family, his friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
"Stratton Juniors FC is more than a football club. We are a family, and now, more than ever, we must look after one another."
A celebration of Mitch’s life will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday, November 12, and everyone attending is invited to wear a football shirt of their choice as a tribute to Mitch.
The inquest has now been adjourned to a later date.
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