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Albert Xhediku named as Portsmouth pitch electrocution victim | Albert Xhediku named as Portsmouth pitch electrocution victim |
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A man who died from an electric shock on an artificial football pitch has been named as Albert Xhediku. | A man who died from an electric shock on an artificial football pitch has been named as Albert Xhediku. |
The 34-year-old died in hospital after he was electrocuted on the outdoor pitch at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth on Sunday evening. | The 34-year-old died in hospital after he was electrocuted on the outdoor pitch at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth on Sunday evening. |
Hampshire Constabulary said investigations into the circumstances of his death are continuing. | Hampshire Constabulary said investigations into the circumstances of his death are continuing. |
The centre is managed by Parkwood Community Leisure on behalf of Portsmouth City Council. | The centre is managed by Parkwood Community Leisure on behalf of Portsmouth City Council. |
The taxi firm which Mr Xhediku worked for paid tribute to him on Facebook. | |
The company posted: "Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the family and friends of Albert Xhediku, taken away in such tragic circumstances. R I P Albert - you will be missed." | |
Manager Glenn Madden said Mr Xhediku "was a good lad... You wouldn't wish this on anyone". | |
He said Mr Xhediku had worked with the company since October and had recently returned from visiting family in the Balkans. |
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