Second teenager who died in Stockport railway tragedy named

16-year-old Jordan Everett was found near Poynton railway station on Thursday 03 July

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 8th Jul 2025

The second of two 16-year-old boys found dead on railway tracks near Stockport earlier this month has been named as Jordan Everett.

Police were called to a section of the railway line near Poynton station at around 22:00BST on Thursday 03 July.

Both Jordan and another boy, Joshua Myers, were confirmed dead at the scene.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding their deaths.

In a heartfelt tribute, Jordan's family said: "Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts.

"Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot.

"He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy.

"We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful Jordan. Our lives will truly never be the same again."

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