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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Adam Maidment

'I begged him not to do it': Family find beloved footballer, 28, in cemetery before tragic death

The family of an 'exceptionally talented’ footballer and teacher begged him not to take his own life, an inquest has heard.

Sam Jones, 28, from Denton, Tameside, was rushed to hospital on the evening of July 23 last year after being found by his family in a cemetery.

He died three days later - with his family following his own wishes to save the lives of others.

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