Fareham dog attack: Shrine set up in memory of man who died - named locally as Wiggy Symes

A shrine has been set up in memory of a man who died after being attacked by a dog.
By Steve Deeks
Published 12th Aug 2022, 11:06 BST
Updated 12th Aug 2022, 13:21 BST
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The floral tributes and a flag have been put on a fence on the recreation ground in Hillson Drive, Fareham by Henry Cort.

It comes after a 34-year-old man died on Wednesday morning.

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A shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve DeeksA shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve Deeks
A shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve Deeks

He has been named locally as Wiggy Symes.

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Tributes left at the scene have paid fond tribute to Mr Symes, who was a dog lover.

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One said: ‘Remembering the fondest memories of growing up together. It won’t be the same round here with out you. Keep on strutting, lots of love.’

A shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve DeeksA shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve Deeks
A shrine set up at the recreation in Hillson Drive, Fareham, in memory of Wiggy Symes, who died after a dog attack there Picture: Steve Deeks

Another said: ‘Shine bright you beautiful human being. Fly high Wiggy. Always in my heart and never forgotten. All my love forever and a day.’

‘Wig, my brother from another mother, will miss you so much. Love you, fly high, keep the Stella chilled.’

A 20-year-old man from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. He has been released from custody without charge but remains under investigation while police enquiries continue.