Stuart Pearce's family issue emotional statement after son Harley dies in crash aged 21

Stuart Pearce's family have paid tribute to their "beautiful son and brother" Harley Pearce after he was tragically killed at the age of 21 in a tractor crash last week. Gloucestershire Police confirmed the son of the iconic England footballer died at the scene in Witcombe last Thursday after losing control of his vehicle.

A heartbreaking tribute from his family read: "Our family is truly shocked and utterly heartbroken at the loss of our cherished son and devoted brother, Harley. A soul who left an unforgettable imprint on all who knew him. He was a golden boy with an infectious smile, and this shocking tragedy will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

"With a quiet, understated strength and deep kindness, we are so proud of the young man he had become, exhibiting a wonderful work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry. He will always be our shining star. Rest in Peace, our beautiful son and brother. You will never ever be forgotten."

The force have confirmed that Stuart and his ex-wife Liz will receive support from specialist officers following the tragedy. Emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe.

Investigating officers have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch. The tractor may have suffered a tyre blowout which led to farm vehicle veering off the road.

Harley ran his own company, Harley Pearce Agricultural Service, and worked on farms across the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire border.

He was the youngest of two children Stuart had with his ex-wife Liz. The pair also have an older daughter, Chelsea, before their 20-year marriage came to an end in 2013.

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