The family of a man who died after he became trapped at the top of a 270ft chimney say he was an "adored and brave" grandfather.
They said Robert Philip Longcake, known as Phil, had been "battling with his mental health".
The police and fire brigade were called to Dixons Chimney in Carlisle, Cumbria, at 2.22am on Monday following reports that a man had become trapped at the top.
Mr Longcake, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene at about 4.45pm.
A specialist working-at-height team used ropes and a cherry picker to bring him down.
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Mr Longcake's family said: "Phil was a strong, brave man who achieved a lot in his short life.
"Sadly, due to recent disclosures he made about historic trauma he suffered, Phil was battling with his mental health, with the love and support of his family and health professionals whilst trying to overcome this.
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