In a statement, they said: “James was an amazing father of four young children, engaged to his partner of 11 years, and was a loving and supportive son and brother. “James was a hard-working family-orientated man, who ran his own bathroom fitting company and was looking forward to a positive future for him and his family.
James Gibbons “This tragedy occurred after he had spent the day celebrating his two-year-old twin girls birthday at home and we are absolutely broken beyond belief at this pointless loss which has had a devastating effect on us all. “James was the kind of person who would always be prepared to help anyone less fortunate than himself, which is what he was doing on Sunday night.
By Press Association 2021
James Gibbons
A father-of-four was stabbed to death after he spent the day celebrating his two-year-old twin daughters’ birthday, leaving his family “absolutely broken beyond belief at this pointless loss”.
Essex Police said that 34-year-old James Gibbons died soon after he was attacked in the street where he lived in Laindon at about 9.30pm on Sunday.
The self-employed plumber is believed to have gone to the aid of another man, then died in an altercation that ensued with a group of young people, the force said.
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and two have since been bailed, one until May 25 and the other until May 28.
Four teenagers were arrested on the night, with another picked up on Monday. Detective Chief Inspector Steve Jennings, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “Our enquiries have led us to believe the victim was going to the aid of another man and, as a result, he lost his life during an altercation which ensued with a group of young people not directly known to him. “It is a tragic loss of life and we are continuing to appeal for the public’s help. “We are really keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen or heard anything happen in Iris Mews shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday.
By Press Association 2021
James Gibbons
A father-of-four was stabbed to death after he spent the day celebrating his two-year-old twin daughters’ birthday, leaving his family “absolutely broken beyond belief at this pointless loss”.
Essex Police said that 34-year-old James Gibbons died soon after he was attacked in the street where he lived in Laindon at about 9.30pm on Sunday.
The self-employed plumber is believed to have gone to the aid of another man, then died in an altercation that ensued with a group of young people, the force said.
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and two have since been bailed, one until May 25 and the other until May 28.
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