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Organisers devastated after death of fan, 53, at Bonfest

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THE organisers of Bonfest have said they are ‘‘devastated’’ by the sudden death of man at the event in Kirriemuir at the weekend.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, Police Scotland confirmed. The man, 53, has not been named. His next of kin have been informed.

A Police Scotland spokespers­on said: “Around 1.10pm on Saturday officers attended a report of the death of a 53-year-old man at the Bonfest Festival site near Kirriemuir.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and, as with all sudden deaths, a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

The Bonfest committee said it is “greatly saddened to announce that a man in his fifties, a UK resident, sadly died on Saturday April 30 while attending Bonfest. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time.

“Part of the magic of Bonfest is that it attracts people from all around the world and of all ages so incidents like this are sadly going to happen.

“We as a committee are devastated for his family and friends. However, we know that he had been to Bonfest before, and we can only hope that they can take comfort in the fact that he was doing something he loved.

“It is tragic that this happened when we have been so delighted that despite a two years absence, the fans of all ages and from all over the world have returned in their droves to celebrate the music that they love.

“The festival is run by the DD8 music charity with over 100 volunteers involved and is in its 15th year. The funds raised are used to support young musicians across Angus.”

In a separate incident yesterday, a band member from Razor Dogs was assessed by medics after apparently collapsing on stage while performing in the Thrums.

Organisers say he was later able to return to the bar after being assessed.

Bonfest brings together fans of rock band AC/DC from across the world to enjoy three days of rock performanc­es and celebrate the band’s late lead singer Bon Scott.

 ?? ?? Bonfest was held in Kirriemuir.
Bonfest was held in Kirriemuir.

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