Tributes to father and son who died after reported roof collapse

Craig and Liam considered each other best friends.

23-year-old Liam Peck and his father Craig
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 18th Feb 2021

The family of a father and son who died while carrying out building work at a house say they are "devastated beyond belief".

Police were called to Church Brow in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, on February 8, along with paramedics and firefighters following reports of a roof collapse.

Chef Liam Peck, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene while his father Craig, 43, died in hospital on Wednesday from his injuries.

In a tribute their family said: "Craig and Liam had a close and loving relationship and considered each other as best friends. They spent much time together and although Liam's main talent lay in cooking, he also loved building and working with his father, something he was used to doing and enjoyed.

"Liam was the life and soul of any event. He had the ability to make mundane situations funny, he loved to make people laugh, he brought joy to everyone who knew him.

"He and his childhood sweetheart own a popular cafe in the heart of the community in Kendal. Charlie's Cafe Bar in Kendal was Liam's dream, he was a magnificent chef and the restaurant will be kept alive by Molly and their family with the help of the community.

"Craig's remaining three sons, his loving wife and the rest of the family are all devastated beyond belief. We are thankful of all the messages for Craig and Liam but we are unable to respond to people at this time. This is a tragic event that will stay with us for the rest of our lives and we can't yet comprehend the journey that has started.''

Police are working with the Health and Safety Executive to investigate the cause of the incident.