A FAMILY has paid tribute to a man "with a heart of gold" after he was allegedly murdered.

Max Maguire died in High Street, Lymington, late on Friday, October 22.

Mr Maguire, 23, from the Pennington area of the New Forest, was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident outside The Royal British Legion.

Paying tribute to the father-of-one, his family said: "Lovely Max had lots of friends and was a very popular lad.

“Anyone Max ever met fell in love with him instantly. He would have you in tears of laughter. With a heart of gold, he would help anyone in need.

“Max was an amazing father to his beautiful daughter Delilah Daisy. Her father has been robbed from her.

“He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and nephew, grandson and cousin.

“Max loved his job as a fisherman and worked hard. He adored his dog too.

“He will be sorely missed by his loving family: mum, dad, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunties, nan and grandad and his many cousins.

“Life will never be the same again for anyone who knew Max.”

During the incident, another 23-year-old man sustained serious injuries. He is currently being treated at hospital and remains in a stable condition.

A 23-year-old woman received serious wounds to her chest, but these were not life-threatening.

As reported, Garon Jewell, 18, and Draven Jewell, 20, of Flushards, Lymington, have been charged with the murder of Mr Maguire.

The two men have also been charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have both been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court at 10am on Tuesday, October 26.

A 14 year old boy from Lymington arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed while enquiries continue.

A 29-year-old man from Lymington arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge, with no further action to be taken against him.