'All round nice guy' dies aged 25 after collapsing at music festival

Spencer Chatwin, from West Bromwich, is said to have complained of chest pains while at the Snowbombing bash at the Mayrhofen ski resort on Monday.

He became ill at around 4pm and later died.

His death has been confirmed by the foreign office and friends have paid tribute to the 'all round nice guy' on Twitter.

Mr Chatwin, who believed to have worked for Jaguar Land Rover, lived in Bilhay Street, West Bromwich with his family. They are now being supported by the Foreign Office.

His family declined to comment on his death today saying they were still coming to terms with what had happened.

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We were made aware of the death of a British national, Spencer Chatwin, on April 7 in Austria. We are providing consular assistance to the family at this difficult time."

Event organisers at Snowbombing said they have now contacted Mr Chatwin's family and offered their condolences. They are also helping with an investigation.

A spokeswoman for the event said: "On Monday a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead in Mayrhofen, Austria.

"We are currently liaising with the authorities who are looking into this tragic incident.

"We have offered every assistance. His next of kin have now been contacted and our thoughts are with them."

Chris Gutteridge tweeted: "Terrible news. Classmate and genuine all round nice guy passed away. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."

Fellow Twitter user Sarahwinsperwba posted: "Can't explain how I feel today. I am so gutted. RIP Spencer Chatwin good friend and a top lad my thoughts are with your family."

Ryan Hussey added: "RIP mate will be sadly missed top bloke taken way to early."

Another friend said: "No way man, I can't believe it. RIP Spencer Chatwin you looked out for me when I was younger, it's tragic right now."

While Stephen Moore tweeted: "Some get took far too young."

A post mortem is already believed to have been carried out.