The family of a teenager believed to be Britain's youngest suicide bomber say they have been left "utterly devastated and heartbroken" by his death.
Talha Asmal, who reportedly detonated a vehicle fitted with explosives while fighting for Islamic State in Iraq, has been described as "a loving, kind, caring and affable teenager" who never harboured any ill will against anybody.
But in a statement released on Sunday, his family said those who sent the 17-year-old to his death had preyed on his "innocence and vulnerability".
His death has not yet been officially confirmed, but they said photographs showing a youth purportedly named Abu Yusuf Al Britany appear to depict their son.
The teenager fled his home in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, in March to allegedly join ISIS along with his 17-year-old friend Hassan Munshi.
The family said despite him never exhibiting any extreme or radical views, Talha had been exploited by extremists on the internet "in a process of deliberate and calculated grooming of him".
Describing themselves as "a close-knit, hard-working, peace-loving and law-abiding British Muslim family", they said they unreservedly condemned and abhor all acts of violence.
"We are all naturally utterly devastated and heartbroken by the unspeakable tragedy that now appears to have befallen us," they said.
"As a family we would like to take this opportunity to unequivocally state that 'ISIS' are not Islam.
"They do not represent in any way, shape or form Islam and Muslims."
West Yorkshire Police say they are unable to confirm the identity of the person who died in Iraq.
The family have urged others with concerns about family members being exploited by ISIS to contact the police.
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