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London window death: Family of Mick Ferris pays tribute

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Police said it believed the victim "was hit by something falling" from a tower block on Albert Embankment

The son of a man who was killed by a window that fell from a luxury block of flats in central London has paid tribute to him.

Mick Ferris was fatally injured outside the Corniche apartments on Albert Embankment on Tuesday.

The 53-year-old was pronounced dead by emergency crews called to the scene. The Met said it believed he "was hit by something falling from a building".

His son Daniel described his father, from Hoo, Kent, as a "lifelong idol".

The Met said formal identification of Mr Ferris was yet to take place.

Property developer St James said it was investigating the circumstances of his death "as a matter of urgency".

The Health and Safety Executive also said it was making initial inquiries alongside police.

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Mr Ferris, in his 50s was struck at about 10:40 BST on Tuesday outside the Corniche apartments on Albert Embankment

Writing on Facebook, Daniel said: "Heartbroken isn't the word to describe how myself and the family feel. I love you so much dad and I'll think about you every day. Always in my heart and mind."

Mr Ferris was a driver for the National Express-owned firm Clarkes Of London.

He was also a big supporter of West Ham United.

Television host and fellow West Ham fan James Corden paid tribute to Mr Ferris on Twitter, saying: "He was a huge West Ham fan and has passed away in the most sudden of circumstances."

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Other fans took to social media to express their condolences to Mr Ferris.

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Clarkes of London said it was respecting the family's right to privacy but said its "thoughts and sympathy were with the family at this difficult time".

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A window is missing from the top floor of the Corniche apartment block

A section of window from one of the penthouse properties could be seen to be missing from the structure.

Witness Paddy Riley, 59, said: "There was lots of blood everywhere and other stuff - it was very, very distressing.

"There was a lot of labourers standing looking and pointing up at the window and down at him but no-one was going near him."