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Tributes paid to man who died ‘in devastating circumstances’ at Whitby pub
The family of a man who died in an incident at a Whitby pub have paid a heartfelt tribute to him today (Monday).
Jason Smith, 49, died from injuries sustained at The Elsinore Pub on Flowergate at 11.12pm on Sunday 15 March.
Mr Smith was originally from Hull but living in Halifax.
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In their tribute, his family said: “On the evening of Sunday 15th March, a dearly loved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, cousin and friend was taken away from us all in devastating circumstances.
“The loss of Jason has left such a huge void in all our lives that cannot ever be replaced.
“He will continue to live on in our hearts and memories as the kind, loving, generous, hardworking and larger than life character that he was.
“Jason will be greatly missed by so many every day and for the rest of our lives. We are all forever heartbroken.”
The police cordon on Flowergate, Whitby, on Monday 15 March. Photograph: Whitby England on Facebook Jason’s family have asked that their privacy be respected during this difficult time, and that they be allowed the space to grieve in peace.
Four men arrested in connection with the investigation have since been released on conditional bail.
The North Yorkshire Police major investigation team is continuing to investigate the incident.
Detectives are now appealing directly to anyone who was in the pub at the time and has not yet spoken to them to come forward.
A force spokesperson said: “Any information you have may help us further piece together the events of that evening.”
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