Sachin Hawkins: Tributes after Hull student stabbed to death

The University of Hull said it was "shocked and saddened" by the death of 19-year-old Sachin Hawkins

A university has paid tribute to one of its students who died after being fatally stabbed.

The University of Hull said it was "shocked and saddened" by the death of 19-year-old Sachin Hawkins.

Mr Hawkins died in hospital after being found with a knife wound at a property in Hardy Street, Hull, on Wednesday night.

Syed Hussain-Kazi, 19, of Hardy Street, has appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court charged with his murder.

'Loved by everyone'

In a statement, the university said: "We are shocked and saddened by the death of one of our students and we offer our deepest condolences to Sachin's family and friends.

"We are an incredibly close-knit university community and we are supporting those who were close to Sachin, as well as our staff and students at this incredibly difficult time.

"We continue to work with Humberside Police to support their ongoing investigation."

Mr Hawkins' family said he was training to be a special education teacher, adding he was "loved by everyone".

Mr Hussain-Kazi was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Hull Crown Court on 20 November.