Family pay tribute to 'bright' student who died after falling from sixth floor at halls

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The heartbroken mum of a student who died after falling from a window at his halls of residence after taking drugs has paid tribute to her "bright, funny and kind" son.

Matthew Gilbert died after falling from the sixth floor at his accommodation at Swansea University on Sunday April 14, 2024.The 19-year-old was left fighting for his life before he passed away.

Just the day before, the teenager's mother had driven him back to the city after he spent time at home.Reliving that 24 hour period, Mrs Gilbert told Wales Online: "It's a three-hour drive to Swansea, so I did his food shopping with him and left him back at his room.

The weather was dreadful so I got off probably earlier than I would have done. I got home and I texted him to say I'd got back and that his dad had cooked me a meal.