Son of former ICT boss dies aged just 35

Christopher Butcher has been described as a "hero" by younger brother Ed

Butcher at ICT with Royal Artillery Afghanistan wristband - Lynne Cameron/PA Images
Published 17th Oct 2017
Last updated 17th Oct 2017

The son of ex-Caley Thistle manager captain Terry Butcher has died.

Former Royal Artillery Captain Christopher Butcher, who had served in Afghanistan, died on Monday 16th October.

He was aged just 35.

On his Facebook biography, Captain Butcher had written that he was a "moody bitter vet"

Announcing the death, younger brother Ed described him as a "hero" saying he was the "best brother" he could've had.

Butcher snr had spoken proudly of his son's military service and encouraged strong ties with the army based in the Highlands during his time at Caley Thistle, with ICT training at Fort George.