Pictured: The 33-year-old Brit was shot and killed two days after arriving in Jamaica

The heartbroken mother of a Briton shot dead in Jamaica today told how her son first traveled to the Caribbean island to meet his family.

Lesley Wright said her youngest son Sean Patterson, 33, had only been in the country two days when he was murdered.

He lived in Hounslow with his fiancé and the couple planned to marry later this year.

Speaking to MailOnline at her home in Shepherds Bush, west London, Ms Wright, 63, said: “I lost my baby. No mother should have to bury her child.

Lesley Wright said her youngest son Sean Patterson, 33, had only been in the country two days when he was murdered

“He went to Jamaica with my godson and one of my best friends and was only there for two days.

“He had the time of his life. He had never been there but sent me a photo of himself basking in the sun and a video of himself jumping off a cliff into the sea.

“Sean has family in Jamaica through his father. They’re very wealthy over there and he was hoping to meet them. He never had the opportunity.’

Montego Bay Police officers received reports that the 33-year-old was standing by the guest house’s pool when witnesses heard “loud explosions.”

Mr Patterson was taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Ms Wright added: “Local police have told me that Sean was at a big party over the New Year and was sitting by a pool talking to friends.

Sean Patterson was standing by the pool at the guest house where he was staying in Jamaica when witnesses heard “loud explosions”.

“Someone pulled on his arm and he shook the person off, but immediately after that about four shots were fired and Sean was hit in the torso.

“I don’t know any more details but he wouldn’t argue with anyone, he just wasn’t the argumentative type.

‘ I’m absolutely broken, I’ll never be the same again.

“He has four sisters and three brothers and he was the youngest. He was born prematurely and for a time it was doubtful if he would survive.

“But he grew up to be the loveliest, sweetest boy and the kindest, happiest man.

“He worked as a personal trainer and was with his girlfriend for about 13 or 14 years. They got engaged about five years ago and hoped to get married later this year.

‘They lived in Hounslow and had a dog. His fiancee is devastated. Like the whole family.

Mr Patterson, a personal trainer from west London, was taken to hospital but could not be saved

“People say Jamaica is paradise, but there is a lot of violence there, so much guns and so much poverty.

“We hope for justice and that my son’s killer is taken off the streets where they can’t hurt anyone or destroy another family.

“Sean was a diamond that shone bright, and when he shone, he brightened everyone’s lives.”

A family source told MailOnline that a man being held on suspicion of Sean’s murder had previously lived in London but had been deported back to Jamaica.

The source said: “Sean was friends with the man while he lived in the UK and had sent him money, sneakers and clothes when he was sent back to Jamaica.

“We don’t yet know what he has to do with it, but he is in custody in Jamaica and appears to be involved in some way.”

According to local media, a 34-year-old man was taken into custody

A spokesman for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed they are currently “supporting the family of a Brit who died in Jamaica and are in contact with local authorities”.