The family of a 'larger than life' dad who died after an 'altercation' on a business park has paid tribute to him. Craig Fitzpatrick was assaulted on the Waterfold Business Park, on the border of Heywood and Bury, on January 13.
The 33-year-old sadly died of his injuries on Sunday (January 16). Liam O'Brien, of Leyfield Road, Liverpool, has now been charged manslaughter in connection to his death. READ MORE: Manslaughter charge as man dies after 'altercation' on business park He has been remanded into custody.
Craig's family have now paid tribute to him, saying the 'sadness of his death has been felt right across our city'. In a statement issued through GMP, his family said: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beautiful son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Craig Francis Fitzpatrick. "Craig was stolen from our family on Sunday 16 January.
He was a larger than life happy loving lad who filled everyone’s lives with joy and laughter and now tears. "We as a family are beyond heartbroken with his loss.
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