THE widow of a joiner who died after being exposed to deadly asbestos dust is appealing for her husband’s former colleagues to help her find out how he came into contact with it.

In the the wake of the death of David Givens, his wife, Pamela, 58, and their children Kelly, Christopher, Mark and David instructed lawyers Irwin Mitchell to investigate how he came to be diagnosed with mesothelioma - a terminal asbestos-related cancer.

Mr Givens, of Sunderland, was a joiner by trade and worked as a shop fitter from 1980 until his death at the age of 63 on August 16.

Roger Maddocks of Irwin Mitchell said: "David had just three years left with his family after his diagnosis and they are still coming to terms with their loss.

“What they want now is to find out how David came into contact with asbestos.”

Anyone who thinks they may be able to help with information should contact Emma Tordoff at Irwin Mitchell on 0191 279 0104 or by emailing emma.tordoff@irwinmitchell.com.