Andrew Darn: Heartbroken partner pays tribute to father after suspected stabbing

The devastated accomplice of a father killed in an alleged assault on an industrial property in North Tyneside has issued a heartfelt tribute to her “finest buddy”.

Andrew Darn died from suspected stab wounds following the incident outdoors a premises on the Tyne Tunnel Buying and selling Property in North Shields on Wednesday.

A person has been charged with the homicide of the 35-year-old.

On Sunday, Mr Darn’s accomplice Stephanie paid tribute to the daddy of their three youngsters.

She mentioned: “Andrew was our complete world, as we had been his. I don’t have many phrases. Simply that he’s gone too quickly, and we liked him.

“It’s not honest on the youngsters.”

She added: “He’s my finest buddy – I’ve misplaced my finest buddy, my different half. My coronary heart hurts. I’ve bought this ache in my chest since I used to be advised, and I don’t know what to do to make it go away.

“I don’t need to get away from bed, however I needed to for the youngsters. We’ve misplaced every little thing.”

Mr Darn’s household have additionally issued tribute in a press release which learn: “Andrew joined us on this world as quickly as he probably may as a child, he simply needed to satisfy us.”

“He had three loves in his life: work, Steph and the youngsters, and fishing – not essentially in that order.

“He liked carp fishing and would go as typically as he may. So long as he was fishing, he was joyful.”

A Go Fund Me web page has additionally raised greater than £2,600 for the household.

Northumbria Police mentioned Mr Darn suffered accidents per having been brought on by a bladed article. He was handled by emergency responders and members of the general public however died on the scene.

A 68-year-old man has been charged with homicide.

Members of the general public have been requested to not speculate about what occurred through the incident as a result of it may impression courtroom proceedings.

Anybody with details about what occurred, or they consider may help the investigation, is requested to contact police utilizing the ‘Report’ pages of the Northumbria Police web site or name 101, quoting reference: NP-20240327-0154.