Tribute paid to man who died in Werrington

The family of a man who died in Werrington have paid tribute to him today (Friday 5 December).

We were called to a home on Park Avenue, Werrington, just after 9pm on Wednesday 26 November.

Sadly, Lee Mathers, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Today, his family said he had a ‘heart of gold’ and would ‘help anyone in their time of need’.

“Lee was a son, father, brother, friend and a very popular local man. We will all miss him deeply. We’re absolutely devastated as a family and we’d ask that our privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”

Lee’s next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Two 31-year-old men, a 29-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy, all from the Stoke-on-Trent area, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

They have all now been released on conditional bail while our enquiries continue.

We’ve created an online portal where people can leave information: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/STAFFS25M01-PO1

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.