Hartcliffe ‘murder’ victim named as family pay emotional tribute to ‘loving’ grandfather

A woman arrested over the man’s death is still being questioned on suspicion of murder
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A man ‘murdered’ at a flat in Hartcliffe has been described as an ‘artistic, caring, funny and ambitious’ grandfather by his family who paid tribute to him today. UPDATE - Woman charged with murder.

Paul Wagland died at the scene of an incident at an address in Gatcombe Road in the early hours of Monday (January 30). Today (February 1), his family paid tribute to the 52-year-old.

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The statement read: “As a family we are devastated by the sudden loss of our loving Dad. He was artistic, caring, funny and ambitious. He was the best ‘Pap’ to his three grandchildren who he loved unconditionally.

“His love for cooking, music and dancing will live on through us forever. We will always cherish the memories we had with him. He will be missed by all his family and friends.

“We are very shocked about the circumstances of our Dad’s death and would appreciate some respect and privacy at this time.”

A woman, in her 40s and believed to have known Mr Wagland, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday. Detectives have been granted extra time to question the 41-year-old, who remains in custody.

The family of Paul Wagland have paid tribute to him today following his death in HartcliffeThe family of Paul Wagland have paid tribute to him today following his death in Hartcliffe
The family of Paul Wagland have paid tribute to him today following his death in Hartcliffe
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Yesterday, a cordon remained up around the front of the block of flats in Gatcombe Road. Inspector Tola Munro said: “We’re working hard to establish the full circumstances which led to this man’s death and while our inquiry is at a very early stage, we’re confident this is an isolated incident between two people known to each other.”

He added: “An incident of this nature is always shocking and I appreciate people may be worried by it. Neighbourhood officers will be patrolling the area and anyone with concerns is encouraged to approach them.

“Anyone with information which could help our investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5223023066.”

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