'You were our world' - tributes pour in for Sheffield murder victim

Tributes have been paid to a 23-year-old man who died after a stabbing in Sheffield on Friday evening.
By Steve Jones
Published 7th Mar 2020, 11:44 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2020, 17:53 BST
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On Saturday (7 March) South Yorkshire Police confirmed a murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a stabbing on Woodthorpe Road on Friday evening.

Emergency services were called to the incident at around 8.10pm. The victim died at the scene.

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Writing on Facebook, Danielle Elizabeth said: “You are, have always, and will always be the love of my life.

Police corden off the area around Woodthorpe Road in Sheffield where a 23 year old male was stabbed to death.Police corden off the area around Woodthorpe Road in Sheffield where a 23 year old male was stabbed to death.
Police corden off the area around Woodthorpe Road in Sheffield where a 23 year old male was stabbed to death.

“I can’t believe how lucky I was to spend every day for the last few years loving you and knowing you loved me even more.

She added: “You were our world and we were yours. I am so broken, I feel like I’m in a dream. Sleep peacefully until we can be together again forever.”

Mourners laid flowers at the scene this morning, which was guarded by an extensive police cordon and six police vehicles.

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Paula Lacey-Raynes wrote: “This is the most saddest news I have ever heard. He was a wonderful soul inside and out.”

A police cordon remained in place overnight and on Saturday morning.A police cordon remained in place overnight and on Saturday morning.
A police cordon remained in place overnight and on Saturday morning.

Paul Turton said: “Words can’t describe how I’m feeling.”

Chelsea Leigh wrote: "This is a lad who was liked by so many people.”

Neighbours also responded to news of the murder this morning.

Dale Bexy posted: “Rest in paradise brother,” alongside a love heart.

“What a talent you were on the field growing up from the old Woodthorpe days [...] sleep easy.”

Anybody with information about the incident should call 101 quoting incident number 856 of 6 March.