Justin Pace, 21, died when his friend pushed him to the ground during a session of horseplay that went horribly wrong, according to his heartbroken family, who remember him as compassionate and generous.

The young man was hanging out with his girlfriend and two other friends in the area known as Fuq il-Ġibjun (Nigret) in Żurrieq on Sunday when the incident happened at around 4pm.

He hit his head on the concrete, falling unconscious and losing his life some time later in hospital.

One of the fondest memories treasured by his parents, Raymond and Monica, is that of their son – the third of four siblings – bringing home a catch of fish.

Read more in Times of Malta.

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