A man who died after an altercation in Ipswich last month has been described as "such a comical character" who "adored his three children" as further tributes have been released.
Andrew Roche, 42, was taken to hospital on July 25 after being injured in the Whitehouse area of the town, but died on August 11.
As a tribute to him, his family said: "This is a tribute to our loving and happy son, brother, dad and uncle Andrew. Most people knew him as Rochie.
“Andrew had an infectious smile and he knew how to make people laugh. He was such a comical character. He was a good friend to many and would do anything for anybody. He had a heart of gold.
“Andrew adored his three children and loved his nephews and nieces; he just loved his family, as they did him. Andrew’s passion was music, he loved doing MCing in the pubs or karaoke and was always listening to music and singing.
"This was an awful tragedy to someone who still had his whole life to live but he has been denied that and to see his children grow into adults. This has left a massive hole in our hearts, which we may never heal from. Andrew will be with his dad and big brother Gary, who he missed very much.
“You were a true Whitton legend, Andrew, who will be missed by so many. We love you.”
Thomas Watcham, 38, of Wicklow Road, Ipswich and a teenage boy, who cannot be named because of his age, have been charged with Mr Roche's manslaughter.
They appeared before Suffolk Magistrates Court on August 14, with a crown court trial set to take place in the week beginning December 8 this year.
Officers from Suffolk police continue to support the family of the deceased.
Anyone with information related to the incident that saw Mr Roche suffer injuries is urged to contact Suffolk police, quoting crime reference number 37/41657/25.
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