Tributes to 'loving character' who died after pub incident

Timmy sat on a boat looking at the camera with a slight grin. He is wearing a green vest top and a chain necklace. He has a dark brown mullet and has a few tattoos on his arms. Image source, South Wales Police
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Timmy Matthews, 63, was found unconscious outside The Mill pub, in Brynmill, Swansea at about 20:15 BST on Friday

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The family of a 63-year-old man who died after an incident outside a pub in Swansea have paid tribute to him.

Timmy Matthews, from Townhill, was found unconscious outside The Mill, Brynymor Road in Brynmill, at about 20:15 BST on Friday and was taken to the city's Morriston Hospital, where he died on Sunday.

Steven Vonk, 51, from Westbury St, Brynmill, appeared at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Monday morning charged with murder.

South Wales Police is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Mr Matthews was described as a "loving character" by his family, who said "everyone in the community is in shock at what has happened".

He will be deeply missed by his daughter, sister, and all his friends in Swansea, they added.

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