Family 'ripped apart' after 'fabulous son and brother' stabbed to death in Lowestoft

The family of 28-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Lowestoft in Suffolk have paid tribute to him.

Scott Tarrant was attacked in Underwood Close on Saturday (7 July).

He was taken to the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston, where he later died.

Forensic officers combing the crime scene Credit: ITV News Anglia

His family have released the following statement:

"Scott was a fabulous son and brother who was always bubbly and able to find laughter in his life. He was also a fantastic father who adored his children.

"As a family we have been ripped apart by his passing and know that he has left a void which will never be filled.”

28 year old Scott Tarrant was stabbed in Underwood Close Credit: Suffolk police

23-year-old Steven Butcher, of Ashfield Crescent in Lowestoft, has been charged with murder.

Today he appeared at Ipswich Crown Court and was remanded in custody.

A provisional trial date has been set for 2nd January 2019.