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Emilia Bona

Creamfields death: Tributes to teen, 19, who died after falling ill at festival

Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died after falling ill at the Creamfields dance music festival.

The man, named in reports as Josh Gibson, was taken to Warrington District General Hospital in the early hours of Saturday, August 24.

But despite the best efforts of medics, the 19-year-old sadly died in hospital, Liverpool Echo reports.

Josh had been seen looking unwell by security staff who took him to a medical tent at the festival in Daresbury, near Warrington.

Police said there doesn't appear to be "any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death".

His family are aware and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Tributes have poured in on social media to the young music lover, who is understood to be from Warrington.

Creamfields dance music festival took part this weekend near Warrington (stock photo) (Liverpool Echo WS)

Friends posted on Facebook saying "RIP Josh" and "RIP Gibbo", with others commenting on Warrington Police's post to share their memories.

Jordan Sharp said: "RIP Josh, we’ve had some amazing laughs over the years especially in college, fly high up there."

Another friend posted online: "RIP josh, you're gonna be missed a lot, sleep tight mate."

A festival spokesperson said they were deeply saddened to hear the news (Cheshire Live WS)

Warrington Police posted on Facebook yesterday: "We bring you the sad news this morning that a 19-year-old man from Warrington has died after falling ill at Creamfields.

"There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time."

A Creamfields spokesperson added: "We are deeply saddened to hear of this tragic accident.

"We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones and we continue to work closely with the authorities."

Creamfields is the biggest festival dedicated to dance music in the UK.

This year's acts include Calvin Harry, Annie Mac and the Chemical Brothers.

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