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| Fisherman's Friends tour manager dies in G Live accident | |
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| The tour manager for the Cornwall-based Fisherman's Friends male singing group has been killed in an accident at a Surrey music venue. | |
| Paul McMullen died and Trevor Grills, one of the singers, suffered serious head injuries when a large metal door fell at G Live in Guildford. | |
| The Port Isaac group had been due to perform there on Saturday evening. | |
| A statement issued on behalf of the group's management team said Mr Grills remained in hospital. | |
| "There is no update on his condition," it added. | |
| Police were called to the London Road venue just after 11:45 GMT on Saturday. | |
| Surrey Police said one man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. | Surrey Police said one man suffered serious injuries to his legs, but was declared dead at the scene. |
| 'Tragic death' | 'Tragic death' |
| Shirley Gladwin, who works for Jon Cleve, one of the members of the Fisherman's Friends, said: "It's very sad, because they are so popular and do so much for the village. | Shirley Gladwin, who works for Jon Cleve, one of the members of the Fisherman's Friends, said: "It's very sad, because they are so popular and do so much for the village. |
| "They've brought this village alive. It's a very sad village today." | "They've brought this village alive. It's a very sad village today." |
| Darcus Beese, president of the group's label Island Records, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved." | Darcus Beese, president of the group's label Island Records, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved." |
| A statement from G Live said a serious accident had resulted "in the tragic death of a member of a touring visiting company's personnel". | A statement from G Live said a serious accident had resulted "in the tragic death of a member of a touring visiting company's personnel". |
| "This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this incredibly difficult time," it said. | "This is a terribly sad day and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this incredibly difficult time," it said. |
| Surrey Police is investigating and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work-based accidents - has been notified. | Surrey Police is investigating and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work-based accidents - has been notified. |
| Fans have posted tributes on the Fisherman's Friends' Facebook page. | Fans have posted tributes on the Fisherman's Friends' Facebook page. |
| One, from Nicola Eastwood, said: "We were due at the gig, so, so sorry to hear what happened. Tragic. Our love, thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved." | One, from Nicola Eastwood, said: "We were due at the gig, so, so sorry to hear what happened. Tragic. Our love, thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved." |
| The Fisherman's Friends were given a £1m recording contract after being discovered by music industry bosses during a pub concert. | The Fisherman's Friends were given a £1m recording contract after being discovered by music industry bosses during a pub concert. |
| They have since performed at the Glastonbury Festival. | They have since performed at the Glastonbury Festival. |
| Ealing Studios is working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. | Ealing Studios is working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. |