Tributes to man, 26, who died in accident working with ‘heavy machinery’ at Everton’s new stadium

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “beloved” construction worker who died at Everton’s new stadium.

Michael Jones is believed to have suffered head injuries on the construction site of Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool, Merseyside.

Merseyside PoliceMichael Jones died in the horror yesterday[/caption]

He was rushed to hospital following the horror yesterday but sadly couldn’t be saved.

In a statement released by Merseyside Police today, his loved ones said: “The family would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support.

“It is with our greatest sadness that our beloved son, brother uncle and friend Michael has sadly passed away.

“He was a lifelong blue who was so happy to working on the new stadium.

“We want to thank the NHS staff and work colleagues who did their best for Michael. He will be missed beyond words.”

Police were scrambled to the scene at Bramley Moore dock at around 1pm yesterday.

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