The following statement has been issued by Tan Sri Vincent Tan following Saturday’s tragic helicopter crash in Leicester.



“It is hard to find words at this time to express how deeply shocked and saddened I am by Saturday’s tragedy. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the families of all those who lost their lives.



“Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a man I knew personally: an honest and caring man of virtue and integrity. I considered him a friend and somebody for whom I had the utmost respect and admiration.



“Such tragedies put the game of football into perspective. But it is our common bond that will now unite the football family in a time of such grief and adversity.



“We will all stand in support alongside our brothers and sisters in Leicester.”