A FORMER York psychiatric hospital nurse has died from coronavirus.

Khulisani 'Khuli' Nkala, a mental health nurse at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who worked for many years at Stockton Hall until 2015, was aged 46.

The trust has paid tribute to Khuli, a charge nurse in its forensic services, saying he was a 'well-respected and selfless professional nurse, who always put the patient first.'

Chief Executive Dr Sara Munro said:"Khuli was someone who took his responsibilities as a trainer and professional mentor very seriously, taking many student nurses under his wing and taking the time to nurture the next generation of talent.

"Colleagues have been working to support our Forensics team over the weekend and will continue to do so throughout the next few weeks as we all come to terms with this loss.

"Please do look after yourselves. I know it is not easy but we must all do what we can to keep ourselves and one another safe."