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Memorial bench placed in Haslam Park in tribute to personal trainer who died

Posted on - 17th August, 2019 - 7:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Parks, Preston News, Tulketh
The new bench in Haslam Park was installed by the parks team working with Steven Wardle's family Pic: Tony Worrall
The new bench in Haslam Park was installed by the parks team Pic: Tony Worrall

A new bench has been installed in Haslam Park in memory of Steven Wardle.

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The father-of-two drowned in the pond in the park after going for a late night run in July last year.

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Steven, 31, was a personal trainer at Pure Gym.

Tributes have been pouring in for Ste Wardle
Steven Wardle

He was found in the early hours of July 9 after being reported missing.

An inquest into Steven’s death recorded he died from drowning.

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It is still not known why Steven entered the pond.

Cabinet member for the environment councillor Robert Boswell said: “The tragic news last summer was a shock for everyone that knew Steven.

“Although I didn’t know Steven he was a constituent of mine and I remember events last summer with great sadness. I feel a memorial bench is a lovely tribute and a way that Steven’s family, friends and colleagues can visit Haslam Park to remember him.

“We hope this will be a comforting place for those who knew Steven to come and visit and reflect on their memories.”

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