Tragedy as young boy who dreamed of being footballer and loved Manchester United found dead with brother

A young boy who dreamed of being a footballer and loved Manchester United was tragically found dead alongside his brother and their mum at home in East London.

Their heartbroken dad of the two boys, who were found dead on March 9 has now paid an emotional tribute to his 'amazing' sons who he says were 'full of joy, happiness, and life'.

Alexander and Maximus De Jager, aged nine and 7, were found by police at their home in Belvedere along with the body of their mother Nadja De Jager, 47. Police are not searching for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

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The youngest brother, Max, had dreams of becoming a footballer and was a huge fan of Manchester United. Alex was destined to become an engineer and had a keen interest in cars.

Speaking to MyLondon, dad Herman De Jager, 36, said: "They were always playing together and getting everyone involved in fun. They were just amazing kids. They were just the most amazing boys ever, they were model pupils, and so lovely and caring. It was such a privilege to have them."

Remembering eldest son Alex, Herman said: "He had a really good sense of humour and he was always making jokes and getting everyone laughing, there was never a dull moment.

"He also loved Legos and was obsessed with cars. From a young age he was already determined he wanted to be an engineer and was going to build and design cars, so he found his calling in life really, really young.

"I started buying him Lego cars and even at seven and eight he was building adult size sets without any help, he was always very meticulous and took his time, such an intelligent boy."

While younger brother Max had different interests to Alex, Herman said he had