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| Wiltshire tree 'electrocution' death man named | Wiltshire tree 'electrocution' death man named |
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| A man who died in a suspected electrocution while trying to clear a tree that had brought down power cables in Wiltshire has been named. | A man who died in a suspected electrocution while trying to clear a tree that had brought down power cables in Wiltshire has been named. |
| Roger Winston Hayward, 71, from Bremhill near Calne, died while trying to move the tree on Wednesday afternoon, Wiltshire Police said. | Roger Winston Hayward, 71, from Bremhill near Calne, died while trying to move the tree on Wednesday afternoon, Wiltshire Police said. |
| A spokesman said "early indications" showed he was electrocuted. | A spokesman said "early indications" showed he was electrocuted. |
| Mr Hayward's family said they were "shocked and deeply saddened" and he was a "larger than life character". | |
| In a statement, they added: "Roger was one of life's workers... never missed a day in his life, doing what he enjoyed to the end, helping others. | |
| "We would be grateful to remain private in our grief whilst we come to terms with our loss." |