Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell found dead aged 34 

Jockey Liam Treadwell, who rode Mon Mome to victory in the 2009 Grand National, has died aged 34. 

Trainer Alastair Ralph confirmed the tragic news on Tuesday morning. ‘We found him this morning, it’s all still very raw,’ he told The Sun.

‘It’s just terrible, he had suffered depression and it was on going for a couple of years.’

Jockey Liam Treadwell, who rode Mon Mome to victory in the 2009 Grand National, has died

Tributes have poured in for Treadwell, who won Britain’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree on 100/1 shot Mon Mome 11 years ago.

Trainer Olly Murphy wrote on Twitter: ‘Terrible hearing the shocking news about Liam Treadwell. A kind, warm hearted man who I enjoyed having round Warren chase for the short spell he spent with us. May his mind now be at peace. Sleep well x.’

While author and broadcaster Clare Balding paid tribute, writing: ‘I am desperately sad to hear of the death of Liam Treadwell. My heart goes out to his family and all his friends. He was the loveliest guy with a great sense of humour and I know how much @IJF_official has supported him in recent years. It is a tragedy to have lost him so young.’