A FUNDRAISING page has been set up to 'bring home' the body of a much loved Workington man.
Michael Jenkins, 24, died on Sunday, June 4. Police Scotland tonight confirmed that he was found with serious injuries in the town of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. He later died at the scene.
Following the incident, Police Scotland area commander Chief Inspector Sam Buchan said: “Our thoughts are with the deceased man’s loved ones at this difficult time."
Hundreds of people have taken to social media throughout the last week to pay tribute to the man who ‘devoted his time and love’ to many people he cared for, particularly his grandfather who he adored.
Michael attended St Joseph’s High School in Workington throughout his teenage years and had ‘a friendly smile even to those that didn’t know him’.
Mr Jenkins was in the town for work when he died on Sunday, Police Scotland said.
A fundraiser set up to bring Michael's body home, and help with the funeral costs has been set up, raising over £1,800 in the last 24 hours.
A family member said: "I am setting this fundraiser up as my brother, Michael Jenkins, was sadly taken from us suddenly in Scotland and we need to bring him home to lay him to rest and give him the send of he deserves.
"I have had a lot of kind messages to say that his friends and loved ones want to contribute to it, which is very generous and much appreciated.
"Michael, to all who knew him, was a kind, loving, loyal, funny lad who you couldn’t help but love every inch of him once you’d met him. Michael hasn’t always had it easy during his short life but he has showed the world so much kindness and love."
The family also wished to thank the community for all the support they have been shown in the last week.
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