Scot dies after alleged assault in Turkey

Scot James, 34, from Maesteg, died in a Turkish hospital on Sunday after an alleged assault earlier in July. His family described him as a "devoted" father whose "kindness and loyalty touched countless lives."

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'Devoted' father dies after alleged assault in Turkey

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BBC Published 31 July 2026

'Devoted' father dies after alleged assault in Turkey

Scot James, 34, from Maesteg, died in hospital on Sunday after the incident in Turkey earlier in July.

Sky Published 31 July 2026

'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'devoted' father who died after alleged assault in Turkey

The "heartbroken" family of a man who died following an alleged assault in Turkey have described him as a "devoted" father whose "kindness and loyalty touched countless lives".

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