Man dies after drinking liquid laced with cocaine
A man from Gosport has died after drinking what he thought was a pear-flavoured fruit drink. Tests later showed the liquid contained a lethal amount of cocaine.
Family pays tribute after man dies
Mrs Jayrusha Lewis today released a tribute to her husband who died after drinking what he thought was a pear juice drink. She said: "Joromie Lewis was a Royal Navy veteran, originally from St Vincent and the Grenadines.
"He was a devoted family - oriented man with a selfless attitude to help others, and always knew the right words and advice to give. His exemplary conduct and actions touched the lives and hearts of many. "He was a member of the Bridgemary family church."
The family has requested that their privacy is respected throughout this difficult time.
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