Ryde assault: Two men charged with murder of 'caring' father

Thomas "Tommy" Barton's family has paid tribute to the 30-year-old

A father who died after an assault was "caring and generous" and "lived his life to the maximum", his family said.

Thomas "Tommy" Barton, 30, from Brading, was injured in Park Road, Ryde, and died on his way to hospital in the early hours of Sunday.

Two men have been charged with his murder, Hampshire Constabulary said.

Cameron Baker, 27, from Sandown, and 27-year-old Rio Scott, from Ryde, will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

A 24-year-old woman from Shanklin who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on conditional bail.

Mr Barton's family said in a statement: "We are completely shattered at the loss of Tommy. He was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend to many.

"He has been stolen from us and we are completely heartbroken. He will miss out on so much of life, particularly seeing his beloved daughter grow up.

"The world is quieter without him in it and we will never fully recover. We are grateful for the support and love that we have received and hope you will all remember him as he was - a caring and generous man that lived his life to the maximum."

Hampshire Constabulary previously said it believed the serious assault was an isolated incident and those involved were known to each other.

The force has requested that anyone with relevant footage from a doorbell or dashcam to contact them.