Pets At Home worker dies after getting ‘trapped in piece of machinery’ at work

A Pets At Home worker who died after becoming "trapped in piece of machinery" at work has been remembered in touching tributes from family and friends.

Dad Shaun Potter, 39, got into an accident at work in Stoke, Staffordshire on October 4 before medics rushed him to hsopital via air ambulance. But doctors couldn't save him.

Firefighters had worked to free Shaun, from Tunstall, from the machinery before he was airlifted, StokeonTrent Live reported.

The Health and Safety Executive have been informed of the death and an investigation is still ongoing.

Now, his loved-ones have shared their memories of Shaun and his colleagues have also launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for his family.

Shaun's sister Louise Marie said: "Rip Shaun bro, we will all miss you. This should never have happened to you. You will forever be in our hearts and your girlfriend's and your daughters.

"You had so much to live for and we are absolutely devastated that you are gone. You will always be my big brother.

"Love you always bro. I will see you up there soon."

Shaun's brother Wayne Potter added: "Fly high brother, one day we will fly again together."

Friend Adrian Gomm said: "So sad to hear this horrendous news. I enjoyed your company whilst we had a game of pool. Deepest condolences to your family."

Michael Ottaway said: "RIP Shaun, such sad news. We had many talks about football. You will be sadly missed by us all at Pets at Home. My thoughts with all your family."

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Sheila Lightfoot said: "RIP so sad, our prayers are with his family , at this time life is so cruel some times, fly high Shaun, gone but never forgotten, God bless."

The GoFundMe page has so far reached £750 of a £1000 goal. Colleague Chloe Parker, who has started the page, said: "I worked with Shaun and I know me, as well as his colleagues are all absolutely devastated.

"With permission from Shaun's brother, I have made a page for anything the family need at his incredibly hard time. If people could please share and donate if they can, it would be appreciated very very much."

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