{"id":93908,"date":"2025-10-21T03:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/93908\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T03:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:35:08","slug":"son-of-former-england-captain-stuart-pearce-dies-after-tractor-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/93908\/","title":{"rendered":"Son of former England captain Stuart Pearce dies after tractor crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The son of former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce has died after a tractor crash.<\/p>\n<p>Harley Pearce, from Marlborough in Wiltshire, died at the scene of the crash on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Police said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Emergency services were called to the scene at about 2.30pm on October 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The 21-year-old was the driver of the tractor, police said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harley Pearce.<\/p>\n<p>The thoughts of everyone connected with Nottingham Forest are with Stuart and his family at this truly difficult time. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFFC\/status\/1980245458657173704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">His family have paid tribute to a \u201ccherished son and devoted brother\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In a tribute released by the police, the family said: \u201cOur family is truly shocked and utterly heartbroken at the loss of our cherished son and devoted brother, Harley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cA soul who left an unforgettable imprint on all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cHe was a golden boy with an infectious smile, and this shocking tragedy will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"> He will always be our shining star. Rest in peace, our beautiful son and brother <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cWith a quiet, understated strength and deep kindness, we are so proud of the young man he had become, exhibiting a wonderful work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cHe will always be our shining star. Rest in peace, our beautiful son and brother. You will never ever be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Forest posted on X: \u201cWe are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harley Pearce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cThe thoughts of everyone connected with Nottingham Forest are with Stuart and his family at this truly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">West Ham United posted on X: \u201cWe are saddened to hear of Harley Pearce\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.64767271.jpg\" alt=\"Stuart Pearce, pictured while working as a coach at West Ham in January 2022\" data-title=\"West Ham United v Leeds United \u2013 Premier League \u2013 London Stadium\" data-copyright-holder=\"PA Archive\" data-copyright-notice=\"PA Archive\/PA Images\" data-credit=\"Mike Egerton\" data-usage-terms=\"EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club\/league logos or \u201clive\u201d services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club\/league\/player publications.\"  \/>Stuart Pearce, pictured while working as a coach at West Ham in January 2022 (Mike Egerton\/PA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\u201cEveryone at the Club sends their deepest condolences to Stuart and his family at this tragic time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Manchester City, another of Stuart Pearce\u2019s former clubs, posted on X: \u201cEveryone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Stuart and his family at this very difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Information can be provided to police online, quoting incident 284 of October 16.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The son of former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce has died after a tractor crash. 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