Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Ryan Carroll

Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' who died in Perth recycling centre explosion

A man who died following an explosion at a recycling centre in Perth has been hailed as a "true gentlemen" by his heartbroken former colleagues and friends.

Slawomir Szmeichel, better known as Sławek, passed away after the huge explosion took place at the Shore recycling centre on Friarton Road at 12.45am on Tuesday, February 28. Medics attended but the 45-year-old's body was discovered at the scene.

Sławek's devastated family and friends have been left heartbroken by the news and tributes have flooded in. The dad has been described as a "lovely man" with a "beautiful wife and son" by those who knew and loved him.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.