Family pay tribute to “cherished and devoted daddy” who died following an assault in Wrexham

The family a man who died following an incident in Wrexham in the early hours of Sunday morning have paid tribute to “a gentleman and devoted daddy.”

Philip James Long, 36 from Marchwiel, was found on College Street near the steps leading up to St Giles’ Church after 1.30am.

A tribute released by his family today, says: “Phil was a cherished and devoted daddy to his four precious boys and a truly loved and adored husband as well as a loving, wonderful and thoughtful son.

“He was also a beloved brother, uncle, grandson, great grandson, nephew and cousin.

“He was a gentleman through and through, always putting others first and wanting to help.

“Phil lived for his family and this is an utterly devastating loss to his entire family and his many, many friends.

“He will be deeply missed every second of every day, but will never be forgotten.”

DCI Gary Kelly said; “The impact of Philip’s death will have far reaching consequences for many people not least his wife Hayley and four young children.

“Our investigations continue and I would once again appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident in College Street Wrexham at approximately 1:40am on Sunday August 4 to please get in touch.

“I can assure people who may have information that we will treat it in the strictest of confidence. Call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.”

North Wales Police confirmed this morning that Matthew Curtis, 18 from the Gwersyllt area has been charged with manslaughter.

*Picture released by North Wales Police this morning