World Cup hero Bobby Moore's son found dead in flat aged 43

The son of England's World Cup winning captain Bobby Moore has been found dead in his London flat.

Paramedics rushed to 43-year-old Dean Moore's property in Notting Hill after concerned relatives dialled 999, but were unable to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mr Moore, who ran a pub opposite Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge ground, described himself online as a "habitual drinker" and is understood to have had a medical condition.

Police are treating the father-of-one's death as "unexplained". Sources said foul play was not evident. A post-mortem examination will be held.

His father, who led the national side to glory at Wembley in 1966 and also captained West Ham United during a glittering football career, lost a two-year battle against bowel cancer in 1993, aged 51.

He fathered Dean and daughter Roberta with his first wife Tina before divorcing in 1986 to live with British Airways stewardess Stephanie Moore.
The Moore family were said to be "distraught" at the latest early death to befall them. Football fans around the country told of their shock and online tributes were posted to Mr Moore on West Ham fan forums.

One friend, calling himself Di Wolfio, wrote: "You'll never meet anyone more West Ham than Deano. RIP my son, you will be sorely missed. God Bless. X."

He added: "Dean was one of the nicest fellas you could meet." A friend, calling himself Stuhwu, wrote: "Two family members that lived to no age at all. Sad times for the Moore family."

One fan wrote: "Had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Stephanie Moore and family in 2003. She must be beside herself with grief, poor darling.
"He seemed a very nice lad, may he rest well and enjoy the catch-up with his dad. My deepest sympathy to all of those here that knew him."

It is understood that there were no signs
of wounds when the team of paramedics discovered the body at lunchtime yesterday.

A source close to the family said: "Dean had a medical condition. It appears to be a tragic death at an early age from natural causes."