Five hundred people paid their last respects to Liam Hastings, the fourth victim of the Eastern Bypass crash, at his funeral this morning.

Three hundred friends and family of 13-year-old Liam squeezed into Oxford Crematorium, in Bayswater Road, Barton, to say a moving goodbye, while another 200 joined them outside.

Liam was one of three friends who died when the car he was travelling in crossed the grass between two carriageways and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

Funerals for Josh Bartlett, Marshall Haynes and 21-year-old Howard Hillsdon, who was driving the oncoming vehicle, were held last week.

Liam was described by family members as "a wonderful son and brother with a real rebel streak".

During the service Liam's father Ricky said: "Our family chain has been broken and no amount of fixing will mend it. Our lives will never be the same again.

"Liam was a very special young man who had his whole life ahead of him. There will be a large void not only in our lives, but in those of everyone who knew him, because he was such a character.

"He will be missed by his wide circle of friends. Keep smiling darling, we will always love you. We will always have three children. Our little man, our mate, our son."

The family said Liam had a wide circle of friends and was always smiling and "game for a laugh".

Liam was described as 'football mad' and played for a team in Oxford Mail Boys League.

He lived in Rivermead Road, Rose Hill, with his brother Jack, sister Jessica and parents Ricky and Sam.

Many of Liam's friends from Oxford Community School -- which described the youngster as "sweet-natured and pleasant" were at the service.

The Hastings' other son, Jack, paid a moving tribute to his big brother, saying: "Liam was a great brother. He used to beat me up, but that is usual for big brothers and people who have them know that.

"He was a brother for most people and all people liked his cheeky smile, and many girls thought he was good looking. We are all going to miss him lots."