Bristol murder suspect charged after death of 'loving dad'

Paul Wagland was described as "artistic, caring, funny and ambitious"

A woman has been charged with the murder of a man described by his family as a "loving dad".

Paul Wagland died at an address in Gatcombe Road, Bristol, in the early hours of Monday.

Sonja Blenkiron, 41, was arrested before being charged earlier with his murder.

Ms Blenkiron, of Gatcombe Road, is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

A post-mortem examination concluded the preliminary cause of Mr Wagland's death was a single stab wound, police said.

His family said the 52-year-old grandfather "will be missed by all his family and friends".

'Unconditional' love

"As a family we are devastated by the sudden loss of our loving Dad," they said in a statement.

"He was artistic, caring, funny and ambitious."

The tribute continued: "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."