Tribute to 'cherished' son found stabbed in village

Robert Tyler-Jones' family said they were dealing with "unimaginable grief"

A man who died after being found with stab wounds in a village was "deeply caring" and had a "gentle heart", his family said.

Paramedics were called to Cattlegate Road, in Cuffley, Hertfordshire, at 10:46 BST on Wednesday, but Robert Tyler-Jones, 24, from Northaw, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kieran Roche, 30, of Station Road, Cuffley, has been charged with murder.

In a statement, released by police, his family said he was a "cherished son, a devoted brother, and a loving partner" and "a soul whose presence lit up every room he entered".

"His free spirit and fierce independence were trademarks of a life lived authentically and passionately," they said.

"Behind his mischievous smile and playful nature was a deeply caring and gentle heart, always ready to lift others up with his warmth, humour, and unwavering kindness."

They said he was "truly one of a kind" and had a way of "bringing joy, laughter, and light into our lives in ways that words can barely capture".

"Your spirit was infectious, your compassion boundless, and your love for those closest to you was evident in every little thing you did," they said.

"We are heartbroken and lost without you. The void you've left behind is vast, but so is the love and the countless memories we will carry with us forever.

"You touched so many lives more deeply than you could have ever known."

Mr Roche was due to appear at Hatfield Remand Court on 27 May for a plea and trial preparation hearing.