The death caused an outbreak on social media after the boys mother Christeena appealed to members of the public to come forward for any information regarding her missing son.
“My heart breaks for you and your family,” one woman wrote.
Another added, “RIP gorgeous boy”. Others described his death as “tragic” and “absolutely heart breaking”.
“I’m so sorry to hear this sad news Christeena,” one woman wrote.
“No words can take the pain away from you. My heart breaks for you and your family.
“Sending you all lots of love and strength.”
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