WYCOMBE-based actor and father-of-three Al Hunter Ashton has died from heart failure aged 49.

Mr Ashton, most famous for his role as Pitbull in ITV's drama London's Burning, was found dead at his home in Guinions Road, High Wycombe on Friday afternoon.

As well as starring in numerous TV dramas, such as Wire In The Blood and Holby City, he also wrote for various series including EastEnders.

He leaves behind two sons, Michael, 20, Jay, nine, and daughter Dale, 12. His funeral will be on Friday, May 11 at Amersham Crematorium.

See Friday's Free Press for more.