Gary Dunne arrives back in the UK flanked by parents Steve (left) and Lee along with uncle Dave Dunne 460
EVERTON owner Bill Kenwright helped towards the cost of bringing murder victim Gary Dunne’s body back to Liverpool, it has been revealed.
Gary’s parents, Lee and Stephen, were faced with a bill of around £15,000 to fly Gary’s body back to his home town after a three-year struggle with the Spanish authorities.
It was revealed today that when Mr Kenwright heard about the family’s plight, he agreed to make a “sizeable” contribution towards the costs.
The coffin carrying the 22-year-old dad-of-one finally arrived in the UK late on Thursday night.
Gary was a fanatical Evertonian and his coffin was draped in three club flags when it was flown in to Manchester Airport.
The club has also made its corporate facilities at Goodison Park available for the family reception after Gary’s funeral at Liverpool Cathedral on March 20.
Last night Mr Dunne said: “Gary was a big Everton fan and it’s fantastic that the club has helped us when we needed it most.
“They have always been good to us and we’re really appreciative of what Bill has done.”
