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Family pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘loving’ man killed on street

Franklin Francis died in hospital on Thursday following reports of a fight in east London
Franklin Francis died in hospital on Thursday following reports of a fight in east London (Family Handout/PA Wire)
  • A 56-year man, Franklin Francis, died earlier this week after a reported street fight in east London.
  • Police were called to the alleged fight on Tuesday afternoon, and Francis later died in hospital on Thursday.
  • His family have paid a heartbreaking tribute to him, labelling him a “loving” man “whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew him”.
  • Police have confirmed they arrested two men aged 56 and 24 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
  • The two men are currently on conditional bail, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
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