Two men charged with murder after Cambridge stabbing death

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Josh BarrImage source, Family handout
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Mr Barr has been described as a "kind soul", "loving son" and a "ray of sunshine"

Two men have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Carlton Way, Cambridge, at about 05:20 GMT on Sunday.

Josh Barr, 31, had been stabbed in the chest and was pronounced dead in nearby Ferrars Way, in Arbury, at about 06:00 GMT.

Mr Barr, of Victoria Road, Cambridge, has been described by his family as a "kind soul", "loving" and "ray of sunshine".

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A post-mortem examination confirmed Mr Barr died from a stab wound to the chest

Cameron Stokes, 23, of Highfield Close, Dinas Powys, near Cardiff, and Tyler Marshall, 19, of no fixed address, are due at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court.

A third man, 21, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail.

A post-mortem examination carried out on Wednesday confirmed Mr Barr died from a stab wound to the chest.

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Police previously said the attack in the Arbury area of Cambridge appeared to be targeted

In a tribute, Mr Barr's family said: "Josh was caring, strong and a fighter.

"Everyone that met him said he had such a kind soul.

"He was a loving son and was dearly loved by us all.

"He was a ray of sunshine."

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A post-mortem examination carried out on Wednesday found the victim died from a stab wound to the chest

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