Family pay tribute to man killed by falling tree during Storm Amy in West Yorkshire

A man who was killed by a falling tree during Storm Amy has been described as a "devoted father" by his family.

Paul Whitehead was fatally injured in the village of Upper Cumberworth near Huddersfield at 2.13pm on Sunday, 5 October.

Mr Whitehead's family has released a statement calling him a "hero."

His son, Simon Whitehead, said: "He was loving husband to Joyce Whitehead, married happily for 53 years, and a devoted father to both his son and daughter.

"[He] always gave back to the community and strived to make the world a better place every single day, and went out doing just that. [He] was loved by all that had the privilege of knowing him and will be missed by us all.

He added: "He was my hero."

Mr Whitehead was given medical treatment at the scene on Barnsley Road, but was pronounced dead a short time later.

West Yorkshire Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the Coroner ahead of an inquest into his death.

Parts of the UK were battered by high winds and rain on Friday and into the weekend, as the first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

Several thousand in Scotland remained disconnected on Monday morning.

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