Security is being tightened in Manchester city centre ahead of the Conservative Party conference, which starts this weekend.
10.09.2023 - 15:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tributes have been paid a well-known Manchester City fan who was found dead in a park after he had been reported missing.
Police found Chris Drysdale's body in Plant Hill Park in Blackley on September 6 shortly after he had been reporting missing -the discovery prompted an outpouring of tributes to Chris, who was known affectionately as 'Dryer'.
On Saturday, friends gathered at the park to remember Chris and pin flowers and City shirts - with tributes and messages of support written across them - to the railings. Blue balloons were released into the air.
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His wife Michelle posted a moving tribute on Facebook, saying: "I don't even know where to begin but thank you every single person who was out yesterday looking for Chris....If he only knew how much he was loved."
She added: "If love could have saved him he would be around forever. I will get round to replying to all messages and thank you all for your love and support. I have lost not only my husband but my soul mate and best friend and there are just are no words... life is never going to be the same without you. I will love you forever."
A friend, Simon Cooper, posted: "One of the saddest things in life is seeing people leave this life and probably not realising how much they were loved. Many of you won’t know Chris Drysdale but he was the man who made thousands smile and laugh and brought light into their lives."
He was 'vocal and loved a good singing day and got everyone going on the coaches or the train', said Simon, who added: "Always remember the funniest times were with him and having everyone in absolute hysterics with his crazy dancing and karaoke. He loved life and
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