THE daughter of Lee Christy who died after being assaulted in a pub has paid a heartbreaking tribute to him.

Lee, aged 45, died after he was assaulted in The Bear's Paw pub on Market Street, Hindley on Saturday night.

He died on Tuesday, after he was left in a critical condition in hospital since the attack.

Lee left behind one sister and four brothers, as well as 17-year-old daughter Leah.

Paying tribute to her father, Leah said: “Dad, I can't explain how I feel right now. My heart is broken into a million pieces.

"The thing that hurts me the most is that I will never get to see you grow old, you'll never see me turn 18 years of age, help me to pick my first car or walk me down the aisle.

"But most importantly, you’ll never see your grandchildren come into the world.

“I will always cherish the three phone calls a day that would always end with: 'I love you Leah, stay safe'. I would just like to say a massive thank you for being the best dad that I could have ever asked for.

"You've done me so proud. I love you dad. Sleep tight and rest in peace my angel.”

A tribute from all the family added: “Lee was a well-loved father, son and brother.

“He was a good friend to many, a happy-go-lucky guy who loved a pint, and a selfless man who would give you his last penny.

“He is going to be sorely missed by his daughter Leah, his mother Olive, Benny, his sister Julie, and four brothers, Darren, David, Stewart, Andrew, and brother-in-law Phil. A vast amount of friends will miss his bubbly personality and good company.

“His family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support at this difficult time.”

Derek Bentham, 46, of Smithwood Avenue, Hindley, has been charged with murder in connection with the assault and is due to will appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court today (Thursday).