Footballer Christian Mbulu has died aged just 23
The former Millwall and and Crewe Alexandra man was found at his house by police this afternoon and tributes have poured in online.The Morecambe defender was found by police at his home near Preston this afternoon
The death is not being treated as suspicious after he was discovered at the address in Cottam near Preston in Lancashire. Lancashire police said: "We were called at around 1:30pm today to an address on Greenfinch Avenue, Cottam, to reports of a sudden death."There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.Mbulu emerged with Essex side Brentwood Town before spending time at Millwall and Motherwell before joining the Shrimps earlier this year after Crewe released him in January.
Millwall also paid tribute and wrote: "Everyone at Millwall Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of former player Christian Mbulu at the age of just 23.Crewe tweeted: "Horrendous news that our former defender Christian Mbulu has passed away at the age of just 23.
Everyone at Morecambe FC is deeply saddened to learn of Christian Mbulu’s death and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this very sad time.Everyone at Millwall Football Club is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of former player Christian Mbulu at the age of just 23. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this immensely difficult time
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