The family of the Harry Potter actor who was knifed to death in south London have broken down in tears as they paid an emotional tribute to the teenager.
Rob Knox's mother and father coud barely contain their grief as they visited the scene of the killing and examined the flowers and messages of sympathy which have been left there.
They later spoke of their devastation at his loss, adding it was "impossible to convey the sadness" they all felt.
They later spoke of their devastation at his loss, adding it was "impossible to convey the sadness" they all felt.
His father Colin said: "Rob touched many people's lives. He was a happy, outgoing and fun person to be with.
"Rob always put everyone before himself and was always the first to stand up against wrong."
The 18-year-old died when he and four friends became involved in a scuffle with a man armed with two knives outside the Metro Bar in Sidcup.
Describing his son as "an angel on earth without wings", Mr Knox revealed that the last conversation he had with his son was about knives.
His voice cracking with emotion, he said: "Slightly ironic, but it's true. Whether he listened or not I don't know."
He added: "I did have his ear, he did always listen but unfortunately when someone is threatening his younger brother - he would defend him."
Messages have also been posted on networking website Facebook paying tribute to the "smashing lad" who "knew how to make everyone laugh".
Others express concerns about another young death in the capital - the 14th so far this year.
One wrote: "It's not right. This is getting way too close to home. RIP Rob."
Rob was stabbed just a few miles from where 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen was killed in Lee two weeks ago.
Jimmy and Rob, who plays Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in the forthcoming Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, both played for Sidcup Rugby Club.
Club president Phil West said: "We're still mourning for Jimmy and now we've got a second victim. It's absolutely devastating."
Sky reporter Kitty Logan said the murder has shocked the local community. "It's difficult for people to comprehend," she said.
"Rob and his friends were not involved in drugs or guns or crime, they were just enjoying a night out."
Lyn Costello, of Mothers Against Murder and Aggression, told Sky News it would not be fair to blame Government policies for the youngster's death.
"We must all take responsibility for what is happening to young people," she said.
A post-mortem is being carried out to determine the exact cause of Rob's death.
The four friends who were wounded in the incident are said to be recovering from their injuries.
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
"Rob always put everyone before himself and was always the first to stand up against wrong."
The 18-year-old died when he and four friends became involved in a scuffle with a man armed with two knives outside the Metro Bar in Sidcup.
Describing his son as "an angel on earth without wings", Mr Knox revealed that the last conversation he had with his son was about knives.
His voice cracking with emotion, he said: "Slightly ironic, but it's true. Whether he listened or not I don't know."
He added: "I did have his ear, he did always listen but unfortunately when someone is threatening his younger brother - he would defend him."
Messages have also been posted on networking website Facebook paying tribute to the "smashing lad" who "knew how to make everyone laugh".
Others express concerns about another young death in the capital - the 14th so far this year.
One wrote: "It's not right. This is getting way too close to home. RIP Rob."
Rob was stabbed just a few miles from where 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen was killed in Lee two weeks ago.
Jimmy and Rob, who plays Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in the forthcoming Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, both played for Sidcup Rugby Club.
Club president Phil West said: "We're still mourning for Jimmy and now we've got a second victim. It's absolutely devastating."
Sky reporter Kitty Logan said the murder has shocked the local community. "It's difficult for people to comprehend," she said.
"Rob and his friends were not involved in drugs or guns or crime, they were just enjoying a night out."
Lyn Costello, of Mothers Against Murder and Aggression, told Sky News it would not be fair to blame Government policies for the youngster's death.
"We must all take responsibility for what is happening to young people," she said.
A post-mortem is being carried out to determine the exact cause of Rob's death.
The four friends who were wounded in the incident are said to be recovering from their injuries.
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
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