Tributes paid to 'one in a million' dad-of-four who died following Leigh assault
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe family of a man who died following an assault in Leigh have paid tribute to the ‘one in a million’ dad-of-four. Police were called to Higher Fold Sports and Social Club on Kensington Drive, Leigh, just before 2am on Sunday, January 23, following reports of an assault.
Paul Ologbose, 57, was seriously injured during the altercation and died in hospital later that day as a result of his injuries. READ MORE: Family 'shaken' and 'angry' after Counter Terrorism Police and GMP officers investigating Texas siege nearly raided WRONG house Detectives say they believe he was hit with a single blow to the head.
A 43-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and remains in custody. In a powerful statement issued via Greater Manchester Police, Paul’s children paid tribute to their ‘loving and caring’ dad who could ‘fix anything’.
His family said: "Our beautiful dad, Paul, passed away surrounded by his four children, brother and family on the 23rd January. “He was taken from us too soon, and in the worst way possible, which as a family we will never get our heads around. "Our dad was a family man who loved all his children and grandchildren very much, and made a big impact on so many people's lives. “Everybody loved him for who he was, a loving caring person who would help anyone in need. "Our dad was the go to person for anything to do with engines, he could fix anything!
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