‘Gentle giant’ died after illegal rave
TRIBUTES TO 20-YEAR-OLD WHO WAS ‘ADORED BY ALL’
A YOUNG man who died following an illegal rave at a beauty spot has been named locally as Joe Robinson.
Mr Robinson, 20, died on June 14 after attending a gathering at Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham.
He collapsed while leaving the rave, which was attended by around 2,000 people.
Police say he died from a suspected drug overdose, however, further tests are being carried out to determine whether or not his death was due to natural causes.
A gofundme page has been set up by those close to Mr Robinson’s family, and has already raised more than £6,000 towards his funeral costs.
In a moving tribute, his friends and family said: “Joe was a loved son, brother and friend and was adored by all. Joe treated everyone as family and would do anything for anyone.
“The room lit up when he entered and smiles were brought to everyone’s face.
“He simply didn’t have a bad bone in his body. Joe was the gentle giant. Rest in peace Joe, Fly High.”
The event at Daisy Nook was one of two illegal raves which took place over the weekend of June 13-14 in Greater Manchester. Another 4,000 people are thought to have attended an event at an industrial site in Carrington, Trafford.
Greater Manchester Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Mr Robinson’s death, but further tests are needed to determine exactly how he died.
A file has been sent to Manchester South Coroner’s Court in Stockport.
A spokesman for the Coroner’s Office said: “At this time I can confirm we have received notification and the coroner is undertaking initial enquiries.”
No date has yet been fixed for the opening of an inquest. If the death was due to natural causes, there will be no inquest. If a toxicology report is required it could take several months before a definitive cause of death is established.
On Saturday, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the rave at Daisy Nook on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance.
He was held at an address in Droylsden, Tameside, before being taken into custody for questioning.
The arrest is understood to have followed information from the public after a series of appeals.
Chief Supt Chris Allsop said on Twitter: “The investigation continues and we will work hard to identify anyone involved in the organisation of illegal raves which put people at risk.”