Tributes have been paid to a man who was found dead in Heacham on Monday afternoon.

Hunstanton resident Jamie Howe was pronounced dead after being found on Lynn Road at 4.15pm and an inquest into his death will be opened tomorrow.

Scores of messages have been posted onto social network website Facebook by friends following the death of the former Smithdon High School student.

One person wrote: 'Jamie was a great lad and will always have a special place in my heart. Hopefully he has found peace now but he will be truly missed.'

Another person added: 'Jamie was a top guy. A cheeky chappy with a big heart. I hope [his family] can take some comfort in seeing how much love is out there for [them] in this sad time.'

A Norfolk Police spokesman said: 'We attended Lynn Road in Heacham at 4.15pm on Monday afternoon following reports the body of a male had been discovered.

'The male, believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no suspicious circumstances and the matter has been passed to the coroner.'