The family and friends of a secondary school pupil who tragically died are raising money in his memory.

Madison Heights Youth Bowling Club is hosting a fundraising day in honour of Konna Wright, an Ormiston Rivers student who was found unresponsive in the King George V Playing Field in September.

The club, where Konna was a member, are raising money for Kidscape, an anti-bullying charity which supports youngsters.

Moir Gunfield, a committee member with Madison Heights Youth Bowling Club, said: "We have many great prizes in the raffle including a wine hamper, vouchers for Continental Cafe, Izumi, artisan, coaching sessions for bowling, hairdressers plus so much more.

"Also there will be a silent auction for a weekend stay in a static van at Gt Yarmouth plus a tombola."

Konna's family are fully supporting the fundraising event.

After his death, headteacher of Ormiston Rivers Joan Costello issued a statement saying the school was devastated by the loss of a student.

In it she said: "We are all so very sad about the tragic death of one of our much-loved students.

"All our thoughts are with the student’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

"We are providing professional counselling to our students and staff so they can come to terms with their loss.

"I would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support to all those associated with the academy.”

An inquest into Konna's death opened at Chelmsford Coroner's Court last month.

A provisional cause of death was given as compression of the neck in relation to hanging

The full inquest hearing is set to take place on February 21, 2019.

The fundraising morning takes place at Madison Heights, in Park Drive, Maldon, on Saturday, December 1, between 9.30am and 12noon.