Tribute paid to man who died in Barrow

20-year-old Oliver Davey has been described as a "beautiful and loving boy"

Oliver Davey, 20
Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 29th Dec 2025
Last updated 29th Dec 2025

The family of a man who died in Barrow have paid tribute to him.

Oliver Davey, aged 20, was found deceased in the Holker Street area shortly before 1:45pm yesterday (28 December). His death is not being treated as suspicious.

In tribute, his family said: “Oliver was the most beautiful and loving boy and had a presence that can never be replaced.

“This loss has left a space in our lives that words cannot fully describe. His memory will live on through the love we carry for him.”

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