A family from Eccles has been inundated with tributes following the tragic death of a popular 22-year-old.

Luke Attree died in his sleep after having an epileptic fit.

He was found by his father Vince at 1.30pm last Saturday.

Luke’s mum, Andrea Attree, said she had always worried about his epilepsy since his diagnosis 12 years ago, describing what has happened as her worst nightmare.

She added: “He was spontaneous; one minute he would be sat on the sofa and the next he’d be heading up to London with his friends.

“Luke was always on a ride, on a journey. He went with the flow.”

Last Friday, Luke returned home to St Mark’s Court, Eccles, after spending the day with a friend before having a quiet night with his family watching television.

The electrical engineer had worked at paper mill Smurfit Kappa Townsend Hook, Snodland, but had just been offered a job working in Wimbledon.

"Luke was always on a ride, on a journey. He went with the flow" - Mum Andrea Attree

The oldest of three children, Luke – described as someone who was always smiling and positive – was also about to move into a new flat.

“Luke really flourished in the last year and although he loved working at the paper mill he made the decision he wanted to do something more,” Mrs Attree added.

A generous brother, he was good with numbers and would often sit down with 15-year-old brother Ryan to help with his homework.

His mum recalled he would have patience and sit with him until he understood an equation.

She added: “He would give all he could. His sister, Dannielle, knitted some cross stitches for Children in Need, and was selling them at £2 each.

“‘You need more than that’, he said, so went to his wallet and gave her £20.”

Vince will always remember the times he spent touring Kent watching his son play football on Sundays for Ditton’s Holtwood Rangers.

He said: “It was one of the best things he did, it got him really fit and was great to travel watching him play.

“He developed friendships with the boys he played with and has kept them today.

“I loved his energy and was very proud of how polite he was to everyone he met and the special relationships he had with his family.

“In the last years we had many special times and chats and we will miss him so much.”

An “adventurous and loyal friend”, Luke had “the summer of his life” travelling with friends around Europe.

They travelled to Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague and returned to Germany for Oktoberfest in Munich.

Robbie Cooper said: “He was a great friend that always had your back, he will be missed.”

A funeral will take place on Thursday, December 10, in Aylesford, with a memorial evening at The Royal Albion, Havock Lane, Maidstone, on Friday, December 11.

Fundraising in his memory will take place for Epilepsy Awareness. Donate here.