More than 1,000 schoolchildren stand in absolute silence to form poignant guard of honour for funeral procession of boy, 12, who died in mysterious circumstances

• Tyrese Glasgow, 12, was remembered as a 'model pupil' by classmates
• Hundreds watched procession through Uppermill, Greater Manchester  
• Procession followed by a funeral service at St James Church in Oldham 
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  More than 1,000 children stood in absolute silence to form a poignant guard of honour during the funeral procession of their schoolmate. 
  Tyrese Glasgow, 12, was remembered as a 'model pupil' with an infectious smile after his cortege drove through Uppermill, Greater Manchester. 
  Pupils from Saddleworth School, with hundreds of teachers, villagers and business owners, paid their respects.
  Many struggled to hold back tears at the sight of the coffin and white floral tributes reading ‘Brother’ and ’Son'
• The funeral procession through the village was led by Saddleworth South neighbourhood beat officer PC Lee Cullen.
  He headed the vanguard as the cortège paused briefly at the school's main gates watched by tearful parents and passers-by before moving through Uppermill. 
  PC Cullen, 49, said: 'I'm so very proud of the Saddleworth School children. They were absolutely impeccable as they stood in line and paid their respects to Tyrese's funeral cortège.
  'In all my 25 years in the service, I have never seen such a sight with all children standing shoulder to shoulder along the street in absolute silence. The community also turned out to support the children and they were fantastic.
  'Each and every one of the pupils is a credit to Saddleworth School and the Saddleworth and wider Oldham community. We as a team are very proud of them all.'
  Tyrese, from Mossley, was found dying at his home in June. He was taken to hospital but later passed away. 
  Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
  Forty cars drove in the procession, many flying a red ribbon in memory of Tyrese's love for Arsenal FC.
  The procession was followed by a funeral service at St James Church in Oldham, conducted by Rev Paul Plumpton who had baptised Tyrese there 12 years ago.
  The moving service was filled with glowing accolades to Tyrese from family and friends and emotional singing from his family and Saddleworth School choir with a rendition of 'Wings' by Birdy. 
  Head teacher Matthew Milburn told the hushed congregation: 'Saddleworth School has lost a role model of a pupil.
  'A boy whose smile would light up a room...a boy whose smile could brighten anyone's day.
  

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  Pupils from Saddleworth School, with hundreds of teachers, villagers and business owners, paid their respects
  'It is hoped that in time, we will be able to smile just like him when we remember the adorable, Year 7 pupil that was Tyrese Glasgow.'
  Later, Helen Bulmer, who has taught at the school since 1990 and retires later this month, said: 'I thought today's tribute to Tyrese was one of the most moving events I have witnessed over my time here.
  'For me, personally, it made me very proud to have been part of the Saddleworth community for as long as I have and to have had the privilege of a career in teaching.'
  Tyrese was laid to rest at Greenacres Cemetery. Mourners were invited to join family and friends at St Anne's rugby club, Oldham, in a celebration of his life.
  Meanwhile, an online fundraiser on Tyrese's GoFundMe page has reached more than £6,000. Messages from the family say they are 'absolutely speechless' and overwhelmed by the love and comfort shown for him.