Oxford stabbings: Man who died was 'doting father', family says

Tobias Bruce's mother said his daughters "were his biggest achievement in life"

A 32-year-old man who died in hospital three days after he was stabbed was a "doting father" who was "never short of love", his family has said.

Tobias Bruce was found with multiple stab wounds in College Lane, Littlemore, Oxford, on 25 February.

Thames Valley Police said his next of kin were being supported by specially trained officers.

A 28-year-old man who was also stabbed in the attack was taken to hospital but later discharged.

Mr Bruce was attacked in College Lane, Littlemore

Before Mr Bruce's death, police arrested three men and a woman.

A 41-year-old man, from Headington, was held on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder.

A 30-year-old man, from Botley, was held on suspicion of attempted murder and drug-driving.

A 57-year-old woman, from Headington, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three have since been bailed.

A 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder was released with no further action.

Flowers were left near the scene of the double stabbing

Mr Bruce's family said he had an "infectious laugh" and "beautiful smile".

"Tobias was not just my son but a loving brother, partner, nephew and cousin, and most of all a doting father who adored his beautiful girls and would often share with anybody who would listen, how proud he was and how they were his biggest achievement in life," his mother said.

"His sister brought great joy to his life, of whom he was so proud, as did his friends, whom many he saw as brothers.

"One thing without a doubt is he was never short of love."

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