‘Left such a huge void’: tributes to ‘dearly loved’ man who died after an incident at Whitby pub
Tributes have been paid to a "dearly loved” man who died after an incident at a seaside pub in Yorkshire.
Jason Smith, 49, originally from Hull but living in Halifax at the time, died after being seriously injured in the incident, which happened at The Elsinore Pub in Whitby on Sunday, March 15.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Flowergate in the town at 11.12pm on that date. The victim has now been named as the investigation continues.
In a tribute, his family said: “On the evening of Sunday 15th March, a dearly loved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, cousin and friend was taken away from us all in devastating circumstances.
“The loss of Jason has left such a huge void in all our lives that cannot ever be replaced.
“He will continue to live on in our hearts and memories as the kind, loving, generous, hardworking and larger than life character that he was.
“Jason will be greatly missed by so many every day and for the rest of our lives. We are all forever heartbroken.”
Jason’s family have asked that their privacy be respected during this difficult time, and that they be allowed the space to grieve in peace.
North Yorkshire Police previously arrested four men in connection with the investigation. They have since been released on conditional bail.
The force’s Major Investigation Team (MIT) is continuing to investigate the incident. Detectives are now appealing directly to anyone who was in the pub at the time and has not yet spoken to us to come forward.
Any information you have may help North Yorkshire Police further piece together the events of that evening.
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please upload details directly to our Major Incident Public reporting portal (MIPP) by clicking on the North Yorkshire Police Public Portal.
Alternatively, you can contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101.
If you would like to remain anonymous, information can also be provided confidentially to Crimestoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.