Tributes paid to 'loving father' who died after workplace accident in Cookstown factory

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after a workplace incident in Co Tyrone.

Mr ‘Asma’ Belo Diogo, who lived in Dungannon, has been described as a "loving father, son, brother, partner and friend" after his death at the Trade Mouldings factory in Cookstown on November 13.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday morning after reports of an incident with a worker in the factory.

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A death notice from Holmes of Dungannon reads: "We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Mr ‘Asma’ Belo Diogo.

"13th November 2024, suddenly as the result of an industrial accident in Cookstown, ‘Asma’ Belo, Dunavon Park, Dungannon, a loving father, son, brother, partner and friend.

"Wake arrangements to follow. Will be loved and remembered always by all those who knew, loved and worked with him.

"Life can change in the blink of an eye, but love is eternal".

In a statement on Wednesday after his death, the Directors of Trade Mouldings LTD said: "It’s with great sadness that we have to report there has been a fatal accident involving one of our employees in our factory this morning.

"Our condolences are with his immediate family at this time.

"The incident is currently under investigation by the police and HSE.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and work colleagues at this difficult time."

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