British cricketer killed in armed robbery in Trinidad

A 22-year-old aspiring British cricketer named Adrian St John is understood to have been shot dead in Trinidad on the night of 10 April.

According to local media reports, the cricketer was attacked after he stopped his car to pick up his friends. He was shot as he tried to drive away after being robbed.

The youngster was in the Caribbean on holiday.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said, "We are in contact with authorities following the death of a British national in Trinidad and are ready to provide consular assistance."

St John previously played for the south London-based Alleyn Cricket Club for five years. He was also the captain of the West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle’s Cricket Academy.

After the dreadful incident, Gayle tweeted.

His friends have also taken to Twitter to pay tributes to him.

Such sad news to hear. My condolences to his family & friends. Adrian St John was the captain of the academy. #Sigh pic.twitter.com/Pg4OAmEMC6

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 11, 2016

Adrian St John, who played for us 85 times from 2009 to 2014, has been murdered in Trinidad. We're devastated. pic.twitter.com/bBDB0EIELL

— Alleyn Cricket Club (@alleyncc) April 11, 2016

Very sad and shock to hear about the murder off or academy member Adrian St John in Trinidad this morning. pic.twitter.com/XLBEFEL7wf

— Donovan Miller (@Doncricket2004) April 11, 2016

Tragic news about young English cricketer Adrian St John killed in a robbery in Trinidad, the world can be a terrible place...#RIPAJ

— Garry Harding (@SuperBlue623) April 12, 2016

Sad to hear that Adrian St John died following a shooting in Trinidad. Condolences to family & friends. #cricket pic.twitter.com/oVQAqAg49F

— Emma Santer (@EmmaSanter) April 12, 2016

Saddened by the news of the death of one of our Alumni, Adrian St John. Our prayers are with his family. RIP Adrian pic.twitter.com/kskQWc2gBM

— UH Cricket (@UhCricket) April 12, 2016

RIP Adrian St John, one of the coolest, humblest guys I ever met, prayers go out to your family

— D £ N Z £ L (@Sasanova_) April 12, 2016

Completely shocked. A Privilege to have played with you Adrian St John. R.I.P #olcc pic.twitter.com/U2jGXozaoN

— Lee Mcilwraith (@LeeMouseMac) April 11, 2016

RIP ADRIAN ST JOHN , I Pray God Is With Your Family . Thanks For The Memories We Shared In School Together . Good Humble Guy

— Fowosere (@Fowosere25) April 12, 2016

RIP Adrian St John. Tragic news. #CricketFamily

— Akil Kapasi (@AkilKapasi) April 12, 2016