A heartbroken daughter has paid tribute to dad James Andrew Coyles who tragically died following an incident in Horden.
Police and paramedics were called to Handley Street at around 11.30am on Sunday, March 19 but the 54-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
In a tribute released today, his daughter Katie said: “There will never be the words to describe the way we feel. Nothing ever prepares you for this hurt and pain.
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“Our hearts are broken. We love you so very much, and will continue to make you proud each and every day the way you always told us.
“It’s only see you later, dad. It’s not goodbye.”
An investigation has been launched and two men have been charged with manslaughter. Gary Peter Hepworth, 43, of Hartlepool, and Joseph Henry Niles, 41, of Peterlee, have both been charged with manslaughter and theft.
Mr Hepworth was also charged with assault causing actual bodily harm after an officer was injured whilst he was being detained. Both remain in police custody and will appear at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 152 of March 19.
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