Tributes paid to ‘human cannonball’ in death plunge at showground

Matt Cranch, 23, died after a safety net failed at the Kent County Showground on Monday.

Mr Cranch, who was from the Isle of Man but had more recently been living in Newquay, Cornwall, was described as a “loveable character” and a “true gent who had time for anyone and everyone” on Facebook.

One post said: “What a beast of a man. Will never forget Cranch for various things that make me laugh every time. Will be missed by very many.”

Another read: “You will be remembered with much love and missed greatly.”

His friends gathered on Newquay beach to remember him on Tuesday night.