'You were our world' - tributes pour in for Sheffield murder victim
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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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Hide AdWriting on Facebook, Danielle Elizabeth said: “You are, have always, and will always be the love of my life.
“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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Hide AdPaula Lacey-Raynes wrote: “This is the most saddest news I have ever heard. He was a wonderful soul inside and out.”
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.”
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.