A dad wanted after being charged with supplying crack cocaine and cannabis died suddenly in Spain.
A warrant had been issued for the arrest of Paul Hepplestall, 45, after he failed to answer a postal requisition charging him with possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and possession of criminal property, namely £13,125 and €50 in cash.
However Mr Hepplestall, whose address was listed on court documents as Holdsworth Drive, Kensington, died in Spain in February. In a funeral notice posted in the ECHO his family said: "He was beloved son of Sheila and Sheila's partner Les, (who Paul described as his 'mate'). A loving dad to Flyn, Ethan and Mason and much loved brother of Jason and Jeff. Dear nephew of Mary, Joe and Trish and a special uncle, cousin and a friend to many. 'You'll never walk alone Son'."
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