HEARTBROKEN tributes have been paid to a man who died after falling down a flight of stairs to a flat above a pub.
Gary Brunton, 51, was out with friends in Consett, Durham, when it is believed he fell from the staircase.
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A fire service car remained parked outside the scene on Wednesday Credit: NNP
Gary Brunton was rushed to hospital for treatment Credit: NNP
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene and Gary was rushed to hospital.
Tragically, he passed away on Wednesday, despite the best efforts of medics.
Today, his grieving family paid tribute to him, saying: “Losing Gary has left our entire family heartbroken beyond words. Our lives will never be the same without him.
“He will leave an enormous gap in the lives of not just our family but also his friends who he loved so much.
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“To never see him again is breaking our hearts. We are going to miss him every day.
“We ask for privacy while we grieve and try to come to terms with our unimaginable loss.”
An investigation into his cause of death remains ongoing as police attempt to establish the circumstances around the tragedy.
A fire service car remained parked outside the scene on Wednesday while staff remained inside the pub.
A County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) spokesperson said: “We are working collaboratively with partner agencies and other authorities to support the investigation.
“Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this incident.”
