Samuel Diatta, 39, died in hospital after police were called to a disturbance at a York jewellers.
Sam Diatta, 39, died in hospital following an incident at a York jewellers on TuesdaySamuel Diatta, 39, was restrained by a member of staff and other bystanders at Mappin and Webb on Tuesday afternoon.In a statement, his family described him as a "beloved son and brother" and "a gentle giant who was kind and generous and loved by all who met him".
"He was a keen sportsman and supported both the England and Senegal football sides. He also played for York RI rugby team," they said.
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