A HUSBAND whose wife is living with a brain tumour has faced his fear of heights to abseil 558ft to fund research into the disease.

Tony Pike, from Baildon, took on the challenge to abseil the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth three years after his wife Lisa Brassington completed the event herself.

The 49-year-old underwent an awake craniotomy at Leeds General Infirmary in 2012 but, due to her tumour’s location, doctors were unable to remove it all.

It continued to grow and in July 2016, she underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment and now has regular scans to monitor the growth.

Mr Pike is hoping to raise £6,000 for the Brain Tumour Research charity to add to the more than £2,000 his wife raised.

He said: "The adrenaline was high as I launched myself off the tower, but I’m glad I went through with it.

"Lisa’s determination is an inspiration to me. Despite her diagnosis, she continues to live life to the full, taking up sailing and appearing as an extra on Emmerdale.

"I faced my fears and I hope my efforts will help raise awareness of this awful disease and draw attention to the underfunding of research which has gone on for far too long."

To donate, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lisa-brassington2.