Family’s tribute after Everton fan dies during construction work at new stadium
Michael Jones, 26, from Kirkby, Merseyside, died on Monday after being injured at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool.
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Your support makes all the difference.An Everton supporter has died while carrying out construction work at the club’s new stadium.
Michael Jones, 26, from Kirkby, Merseyside, died on Monday after being injured at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, where emergency services were called at about 1pm.
In a statement, Mr Jones’ family said: “The family would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support. It is with our greatest sadness that our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Michael has sadly passed away.
He was a lifelong blue who was so happy to be working on the new stadium
“He was a lifelong blue who was so happy to be working on the new stadium. We want to thank the NHS staff and work colleagues who did their best for Michael. He will be missed beyond words.”
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said the force was working jointly with the Health and Safety Executive and enquiries remained ongoing.
A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death was due to take place on Wednesday, the force said.
On Monday, Everton FC tweeted that everyone at the club was “heartbroken” by the news.
The club said: “The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.”
A spokesman for stadium contractor Laing O’Rourke said: “We can confirm that earlier today a member of our team, who was carrying out work for one of our sub-contractors, was seriously injured in an incident. He was taken to hospital via ambulance, where he sadly died.
“We are shocked and saddened by today’s tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased man and our wider project team.
“The police and the Health and Safety Executive are on site and we have suspended work until further notice.”