A TEENAGE student was found dead in the street after a marathon booze-up.

Gavin Britton's body was discovered on the grass near an arts centre by staff arriving for work.

The 18-year-old first year had been on a fancy dress pub crawl and was still wearing a wig and costume.

It is believed he died from alcohol poisoning after binge drinking with the university golf society.

Gavin had got into partying after starting at Exeter University this term. He posted a photo of himself on website MySpace drinking wine out of a bottle.

He said his motto was: "If you're not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space."

Gavin, asked on the site's survey, how he would like to die, replied: "Haven't really thought about dying yet."

He had turned 18 four months ago before leaving home in Barton on Sea, Hants, to study for a degree in business and economics. Yesterday Det Sgt Leon Lazarczyk said: "It is every parent's worst nightmare. This is a terrible tragedy and so much worse with Christmas being just around the corner."

They want to hear from mates about where Gavin was on Monday before being found near the Phoenix arts centre in Exeter city centre.

Friend Gareth Evans wrote on a website of tributes to Gavin: "On Monday he went out on a golf soc social, and in true Gavin style, got absolutely ratted."

His property developer dad Ian, mum Susan and brother Darren were being comforted. Neighbour Ed Browne said: "He was an outstanding student."

On Wednesday he met Olympics minister Tessa Jowell and London mayor Ken Livingstone plus senior Games officials for "a constructive meeting".

"We will look at all the options to move forward," said a spokesman for the Icelandic businessman.

He has already said it is his "dream" to move the club to the Olympic venue.

Magnusson has agreed to this and thinks the retractable seating used at the Stade de France in Paris demonstrates how combining football and athletics in one venue can be a success.

"It was agreed that the ball was in West Ham's court," said a spokesperson for the Olympic minister.

"They would reflect on the discussion and decide how they wished to proceed."

Detailed design work for the stadium is expected to start next February, with construction for the 2012 venue starting the following year.

It is unclear at the moment whether any possible use of the stadium by West Ham will see the club buy it outright, or rent it in the way Manchester City do at the City of Manchester Stadium, built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

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Carlos Tevez has reportedly been made to wear a Brazil top in training for a week as punishment for storming out after being substituted at the weekend.

The Argentine striker has apologised for his fit of pique but Hammers boss Alan Pardew decided Tevez's team-mates should set his punishment.

Tevez, 22, was first asked to donate £1,000 to charity.

The squad also insisted Tevez, who has yet to score for the club, should wear the shirt of Argentina's rivals Brazil.

Tevez angrily walked out of Upton Park after being replaced by Teddy Sheringham during Saturday's 1-0 win against Sheffield United.

He later apologised during training on Monday, acknowledging he did "very wrong" and that he did not mean to "disrespect" the players.

Tevez joined West Ham in a shock transfer from Brazilian club Corinthians last August but has struggled to command a regular first-team place.

His future at Upton Park remains unclear as he, and compatriot Javier Mascherano, were brought to West Ham by Iranian-born Kia Joorabchian, whose planned takeover fell by the wayside before Eggert Magnusson stepped in.

A Doncaster pub has the country's youngest bartender - Chris Hardacre, who is just 12 years old

His father David is licensee of the Star but Chris has just passed all the exams to rival him.

The law now allows him to serve behind the bar - with adult supervision - but not to drink the profits.

He gained his National Licensees' licensing certificate after studying for only a few weeks and is now qualified to dispense the ales.

"I just like being around the pub," said Chris. "It's a good atmosphere and the people are nice.

"I thought it would be a good idea to study all about it."

His proud father said his son approached him with the idea, so they sent away for all the information.

"He studied the law and spent three weeks revising before the exam - and passed."

Regulars at the Star said they liked the father-and-son combination, though all said Chris was better-looking than his dad.