Police officers are investigating the death of a man who was tragically killed following an incident at a North East engineering firm.
A 58-year-old man died at James Cook University Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, almost two weeks after an incident at Francis Brown Ltd in Stockton.
Emergency services were called to the industrial site on November 30 after reports that a man had suffered "serious injuries".
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He was transported to hospital but he died 13 days later as a result of his injuries.
Cleveland Police has now confirmed early enquiries are taking place and they are working alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to investigate what took place during the fatal incident.
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "An incident was reported on November 30 at a warehouse in Stockton whereby a 58-year-old man suffered serious injuries. The man has since passed away in hospital.
"Enquiries are at an early stage and police are working with the HSE to establish the circumstances of what happened.
"Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time."
The company also confirmed it was working with the police and has paid tribute to the 'valued colleague' who tragically died.
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A Francis Brown spokesperson said: “We are devastated to have lost a valued colleague. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all who knew and loved him.
“We are in contact with his family and are doing all we can to support them, together with his close colleagues. As a company, we are continuing to work with the relevant authorities as they look into the circumstances.”
At this time, further details surrounding the incident are unclear. However, friends and colleagues of the 58-year-old man have paid tribute, with one friend saying: "He was a very popular person and will be sadly missed."
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