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Robert Sutcliffe

Dad dies after falling over and banging head near bridge on Christmas Eve

A dad has tragically died after falling over and banging his head on Christmas Eve.

Anthony Michael Lee, 35, was found near Armitage Bridge in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with his family left heartbroken over the tragedy.

His brother-in-law, Dean Wild, said it was unclear why he was in that part of Huddersfield at the time, reports Yorkshire Live.

Dean added: "We are all heartbroken, he was like a brother to me. At the moment all we know is that he may have fallen and banged his head.

"He lived with his mother Beverley and she is very upset. She is a mother of three and lost her other son Trevor Lee two years ago.

"I will remember Anthony as a really good lad.

"He was a keen Huddersfield Town FC fan and liked to go to Huddersfield town centre pubs such as The Crown on Westgate and Wetherspoons Cherry Tree on John William Street.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the death is not being treated as suspicious (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"Everybody knew him. He couldn't work because he had quite a bad liver disease.

"Anthony has a six-year-old son who has gone back to live with his mum in Bradford.

"We are hoping to give him a really good send-off and his sister has launched a GoFundMe campaign which has already raised more than £250.

Joanne Wallbank said: "To help my brother have a wonderful send-off and funeral. He will be missed by loads of people and will never be forgotten.

"RIP big Bro, love and miss you so much and thank you everyone for their help and support."

Anyone who would like to donate can do so by following this link.

Police have said they are not treating Mr Lee's death as suspicious.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file has been submitted to the coroner."

An inquest is expected to be opened and adjourned at Bradford Coroner's Court in the new year.

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