TRIBUTES have been paid to a “very popular” 22-year-old Aberystwyth man who was found dead at a playground on Bank Holiday Monday.

A coroner has opened an inquest into the death of Adrian Maciej Kramp, also known as Adrian Neumann, or by the nickname ‘Adek’, whose body was found near the children’s play area in Comins Coch on Monday, 1 May.

Mr Kramp, a former Penglais School pupil, has been described by the acting school headteacher Hayley Griffiths as a “very popular” and “pleasant” pupil.

Evidence of identification was taken, and the inquest was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Acting headteacher Mrs Griffiths said: “Adrian was a very polite and pleasant pupil.

“During his time at Penglais he was very popular amongst his peers and was always keen to help. All the staff and pupils send our deepest condolences to Adrian’s friends and family at this sad time.”

Friends of Adrian’s are raising money to help his family pay for his funeral.

If you are able to help, donation boxes have been placed at It’s a Gift, Borth; Claire’s, Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth; S-one Polish Shop, Bridge Street, Aberystwyth; and Majka Polish Shop, Eastgate Street, Aberystwyth.

People can also donate online by visiting www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/

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