Dad-of-three who died instantly ‘introduced vitality, humour, and heat wherever he went’

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Police are investigating the dying of 36-year-old Christian Dean, who was a neighborhood handyman

36-year-old Christian Dean, who was a neighborhood handyman, died on Thursday, June 26 in Ynyshir close to Porth(Picture: South Wales Police / household handout)

A household has paid tribute to a dad-of-three who was discovered lifeless. South Wales Police are investigating the dying of Christian Dean, 36, and have made an arrest.

Mr Dean died on Thursday, June 26, in Ynyshir close to Porth. In a tribute, issued on Sunday night, June 29, his household described him as a “well-known” and “cherished character”, who “introduced vitality, humour and heat wherever he went”.

The complete tribute reads: “The lack of Christian has deeply affected his household, pals, and the broader neighborhood who knew him nicely.

“Christian was a well-known and cherished character. Christian introduced vitality, humour, and heat wherever he went. He was a faithful father of three and a much-loved son, brother, associate and good friend. His loss will probably be keenly felt by many.“The household has requested for privateness right now as they arrive to phrases with their grief.”

South Wales Police have been referred to as to Graig Street in Rhondda Cynon Taf following the sudden dying of the father-of-three. Learn the largest tales in Wales first by signing as much as our every day e-newsletter right here.

A 34-year-old man has since been arrested in connection together with his dying and is in police custody whereas additional enquiries are carried out.

Christian’s brother, Julian, has additionally shared a heartfelt tribute, describing his brother as “gentle of life”.

Christian, who was a neighborhood handyman, was extraordinarily common locally and was usually discovered within the Bomb ex-serviceman’s membership, the Station pub or on the Squares nightclub, his brother Julian informed WalesOnline on Sunday. You’ll be able to learn the tribute right here.

Identified affectionately as Beanhead, many have paid tribute to the dad with floral decorations, which have been positioned on the roadside outdoors his dwelling at Graig Street and accompany an Ynyshir Albion soccer shirt and quite a few cans of cider there.

One of many notes reads: “In loving reminiscence of Christian Dean. Your kindness, laughter and spirit will without end stay in our hearts. Gone too quickly however by no means forgotten. Relaxation peacefully expensive good friend.” One other reads: “The outlet your [sic] going to depart is past phrases.”

Over the weekend, officers from South Wales Police have been current at Graig Street the place there’s a very quiet ambiance.

A spokesperson for the drive stated: “We’re investigating the sudden dying of 36-year-old Christian Dean in Ynyshir, Porth. Police have been referred to as to a home on Graig Street simply earlier than 1pm on Thursday, June 26.

“A 34-year-old man from Ynyshir has been arrested in reference to the dying and stays in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing to determine the total circumstances behind the dying.”

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