A schoolboy found unresponsive at home died from drug toxicity, a court has been told. 

Sunny Abreu, 16, of Waterden Close, in King's Lynn, was found inside his house by his father, Mario, earlier this year. 

Police officers confirmed that he died there on April 3. 

An inquest into his death was held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, at County Hall, Norwich, on October 2. 

Assistant coroner Christopher Leach read out the cause of death given as bronchopneumonia and respiratory depression due to methadone toxicity. 

Sunny AbreuSunny Abreu (Image: www.tfs.co.uk)

Loved ones paid tribute to the teenager via an online memorial website. 

As well as sharing a sunflower emoji, Tatum Rayner said: “I’ll miss you and love you forever.” 

Joseph Hipkin said: “Miss you bud. The physics lessons and random adventures aren’t the same without you.” 

Daisy Jeffries added: “I miss you, Sunny. Next party up there, make sure you bring the right poles for the tent aha.” 

While Jake Bridges simple shared: “Sunny - miss your smile and you."  

READ MORE: To read all obituaries and tributes join the Facebook group Norfolk's Loved & Lost. 

Mr Abreu was born on July 23, 2007 in Lynn.   

A funeral service for him took place at St Faith's Church in Gaywood on May 10, followed by an interment at Gayton Road Cemetery. 

Donations of £200 were raised in his memory for St Faith's Gaywood Church Council. 

A full inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death will take place at the court in January. 

  • Samaritans can be contacted 24/7 on 116 123. The NHS First Response Service is available at all hours via 111 and requesting the mental health option.
  • Change Grow Live is a drug and alcohol service offered to Norfolk residents that can be accessed by emailing norfolk.info@cgl.org.uk or ringing 01603 5140996.
  • To pay tribute to a loved one email norfolkobituaries@newsquest.co.uk