17 September 2023 , 15:39
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A security guard who is described as having a "huge heart" has died after he was injured while working at Creamfields Festival last month.
Michael, who was also known as Bruno, was named locally by family as the security who suffered injuries while working at the festival. He was airlifted to hospital on August 28 after sustaining a serious head injury at 4:50pm while clearing the site. His family confirmed he died on Friday morning after spending 18 days in hospital.
A statement from the family, posted on a Creamfields community group, wrote: "As a family we regret to inform you that Michael AKA Bruno (security guard) passed away at 5am this morning (15/09/23) following a tragic set of unfortunate circumstances.
"We would like to thank everyone who has called, text, and supported us over the last two weeks, it is appreciated. As you can imagine, this is a really difficult time for us all, so we would appreciate some privacy at this time."
Tributes poured in for Michael online with hundreds of people paying respects to a “kind person with a huge heart”. One woman said: "So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing your brother and doing his classes at JD Gyms - Newcastle-under-Lyme and previously at x4l. He was one of the best people, a good, kind person with a huge heart and personality. He will be missed by everyone. Thinking of you & your family."
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One said: "I have known Michael and his wife over 20 years. My deepest love and support goes out to Bruno's wife and son. R.I.P. xxxx." Others added: "Sending love again. A great loss to all who knew him x," and "Heartbreaking x RIP Bruno xx," the Liverpool Echo reported.
A GoFundMe has been set up by the family and raised over £1,600 so far. It reads: “"Unfortunately on the 28th August my brother sustained a serious head injury whilst working at Creamfields. He was airlifted to hospital where he received round the clock treatment for 18 days. Unfortunately at 5am on the 15th September he passed away."
At the time, Cheshire Police released a statement at the time saying: "At 4.50pm on Monday 28 August a member of security staff at Creamfields was injured while clearing the site. Police and the local authority are investigating the circumstances of the accident."
The Mirror contacted Cheshire Police for an updated statement.