The 18-year-old was found in woods near Colliery Road in Willington. His death is not suspicious.
People have left flowers for Arron because he was well-liked. He grew up in Willington and Tow Law and went to The Meadows school in Spennymoor.
Becky Knowles, his 42-year-old mum, said he had his whole life ahead of him and never thought this would happen; it’s hard for her to accept.
She saw police in Willington on Facebook and knew it was Arron, as she had been trying to call him. She went there with her friend, and cops asked if she had called. They ID’d him with her pal, who confirmed it was Arron.
Becky saw Arron on Saturday night, and they went to fire and ice in Durham. She said they had a fun day, and because he was well-liked, he talked to folks. He had many friends, and they all feel sad too.
Arron’s dog Molly had ten puppies on Wednesday, March 5th, a few days after he died.
Becky said Arron loved walks with the dog and also liked motorbikes and cars. Fishing was something he loved, and playing jokes was also his thing.
He had ADHD, so he was active, and the house feels quiet now. The last week has been hard for everyone; furthermore, Arron had mental health issues, and Becky’s mum died by suicide in 2017.
Flowers, balloons, and messages from family and friends are at the scene where Arron died.
A post-mortem will find out how he died, and his funeral will happen next week.