TRIBUTES have been paid to a "beloved" construction worker who died at Everton's new stadium.
Michael Jones is believed to have suffered head injuries on the construction site of Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool, Merseyside.
He was rushed to hospital following the horror yesterday but sadly couldn't be saved.
In a statement released by Merseyside Police today, his loved ones said: “The family would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support.
"It is with our greatest sadness that our beloved son, brother uncle and friend Michael has sadly passed away.
"He was a lifelong blue who was so happy to working on the new stadium.
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"We want to thank the NHS staff and work colleagues who did their best for Michael. He will be missed beyond words."
Police were scrambled to the scene at Bramley Moore dock at around 1pm yesterday.
It has been reported "heavy machinery" was involved in the horror.
The Health and Safety Executive said they are looking into the incident at Everton's future ground in Vauxhall.
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Everton also released a statement yesterday following the tragedy.
It read: "Everyone at Everton Football Club is heartbroken by the news a male worker has died following an incident at the Everton Stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock.
"The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.
"Stadium Contractor Laing O’Rourke has immediately launched an investigation and will work with the Police and the Health and Safety Executive to establish the full details of the incident."
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