THE family of a man killed in an incident in Telford last Friday have paid tribute to 'a perfect' son, brother and friend.

West Mercia Police have formally identified Peter Cairns – who had autism – as the 26-year-old who was attacked and seriously injured in Telford on Friday June 11.

He later died that evening and four teenagers between 14 and 15 have all been charged with his murder, while a 41-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were released on bail on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Peter’s mother paid tribute on behalf of the family.

She said: “Let me tell you about this boy/man; Peter.

"He was perfect from the start. He then grew into this inquisitive little person who loved to ask questions and talk about anything, loved life and was so innocent.

“His best friend was his brother, Chris, (double trouble) and has remained so with the added bonus of a boy called Lewis.

“Peter took time with all his brothers to offer them his wisdom.

"As a family we were told Peter would never live a normal life because of his ADHD and autism but with hard work his dad and I put plenty of routine in and a repetitive reassurance to Pete so he flourished.

“Peter is a kind, loving, extremely special individual who was there for everyone and was extremely opinionated but was our family’s voice of reason.

“He always was a gentleman and respectful to everyone’s needs and even his own. No matter the person in need he’d always do his best to help.

"He saw the world so differently to us but taught us that different is so much better and good.

“His dad and I and the rest of our family had the privilege to have this amazing individual person for 26 beautiful years and his brothers for all their lives.

"We are proud and thankful this sweet boy was our son/brother. Gone our darling son and brother but never forgotten."