EFL footballer’s brother, two, dies after heartbroken parents found him unresponsive in swimming pool on holiday

SportFootball A FOOTBALLER’S brother died after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool on a Spanish holiday. Hartley Wareham, two, was discovered unresponsive by his heartbroken parents on the trip with family and friends. Hartley’s brother is Exeter footballer Jayden Wareham Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The youngster was found in a swimming pool on holiday An inquest in Exeter, Devon, heard grabbed his dad out of the pool and began CPR as neighbours called for an ambulance. Hartley’s mum then took over CPR before paramedics restored his heartbeat and he was rushed to hospital. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Tragically, the youngster could not be saved and died on July 3 – five days after the horror. His cause of death was given as immersion in water, sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Area Coroner Alison Longhorn adjourned the inquest until a later date. Hartley’s brother is Jayden Wareham, who plays for League Two side Exeter City. In a moving tribute, the toddler’s family said he was a “beautiful little boy”. They have launched a JustGiving page to raise money for a bench in Hartley’s memory. Most read in Sport They added: “In his short life, he filled our world with more love, laughter and happiness than we ever thought possible. “Hartley’s absolute favourite thing in the world was Hey Duggee, and his favourite place to be was always out in our garden, exploring, playing and smiling. “To honour his memory, we are creating a bespoke Hey Duggee memorial bench that will sit proudly in the garden he loved so much. “It will be a special place where we can sit close to him, remember the wonderful moments we shared, and find a little comfort on the days when missing him feels overwhelming.” Exeter City also paid tribute to Hartley and passed on their “sincere condolences”. The club added: “Our thoughts are with all of their family and friends. We will be supporting Jayden through this very difficult time. “The club requests that the privacy of Jayden and his family is respected at this time.”