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Tribute paid to man found in Piccadilly Gardens

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David Gidman was described as having a "great sense of humour"

The family of a man who died after being found unresponsive in Manchester city centre have described him as a "really nice lad".

David Gidman, known as Giddy, was taken to hospital from Piccadilly Gardens on 23 December and died on New Year's Day.

In a tribute, his family said: "David had a strong presence whenever he walked into any room, he had a great sense of humour and was a funny lad.

"He was always joking and never took himself too seriously, just a really nice lad."

They added that his family "love and miss him dearly but know that he is now at peace and back with his dad".

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