THE family of a teenager stabbed to death in Bournemouth town centre have paid tribute to their “beautiful Cam”.

Cameron Hamilton, 18, was killed after a fight broke out in Bournemouth Square in the early hours of Saturday, August 5.

Today, Thomas Betteridge, the man who stabbed him, was found guilty of manslaughter.

It followed a four-week trial at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Cameron Hamilton’s family said in a statement following the verdict: “We as a family still remain and always will be, truly devastated by the loss of our beautiful Cam, we will never get over his life being so horribly taken from him. Our lives are changed forever.

"Cam was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a loving and caring, intelligent, polite young man with his whole life ahead of him. He is missed so much by us all.

"We thank all the people that have been there for us, helped and supported us through the most horrific time of our lives, we will never forget.

"We would like to publicly thank the following: The police officers first on the scene who tried to save Cam's life and the ambulance crew who took over, we thank you so much for being with him.

"The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service for their hard work from start to finish and throughout the trial. Thank you for the respect, professionalism and empathy you have all shown to Cam and our family.

"The family liaison officers who have been with us from day one, you have been amazing.

"And finally, thank you to our barrister John Price KC, we could not have asked for anyone better to represent Cam in court."