THE family of a seven-year-old from Breconshire who fell to his death on a skilling holiday in the French Alps have described him as 'adorable'.

Carwyn Scott-Howell, of Talybont-on-Usk, near Brecon was on a holiday with family when French police say he fell 160ft on Friday, April 10 after skiing ahead.

A statement issued by his family said: "Carwyn was an adorable caring person who gave so much love. Very daring outgoing determined little boy who's handsome smile lit up any room and made life full of laughter with never a dull moment. Seven years is too short a time to be an angel in the sky.

"Carwyn was a very competent skier and snowboarder who had started skiing at the age of three and spent several weeks each year skiing. We had spent the most happy ski holiday together in the French ski resort of Flaine.

"The family were all enjoying their last ski run over the small jumps and bumps at the side of the slope together, when Carwyn's sister lost her ski on a jump and at this point Carwyn skied ahead.

"The family cannot explain their feeling of utter devastation with a vast void in their hearts. The family would like to thank all their friends and family for their support at this time and the vast help from the British Consulate."

The family, who run a farm and produce business in Talybont-on-Usk, have asked for time to grieve in private.