Tributes paid to Gateshead murder victim
26 year old Andrew Foster died after having a corrosive chemical sprayed in his face
Yesterday four men were found guilty of the murder of Andrew Foster at his home in Wrekenton, Gateshead in August 2023.
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Following the conclusion of the trial, Andrew Foster’s mam Karen paid a heartfelt tribute to her son.
She said: “We as a family will never get over Andrew’s death.
“To those who didn’t know Andrew, he was a practical joker, always laughing and had a heart of gold.
“I spoke to him every day, usually on video calls when he would pull funny faces just to make me laugh. He cared for his family and friends so much.
“Andrew was our only son, as well as a loving and supportive partner, grandson, nephew and cousin.
“He was particularly close to his Grandad who was very special to him.
“Andrew was the life and soul of the party, and he loved to make people laugh.
“Everyone around him was always guaranteed to have a big smile on their face. He was a big softy and loved life so much.
“He was such a happy, loving young lad who lit up the room with his energy, and always had everyone laughing.
“Life will simply never be the same without him here.
“It breaks my heart that I will never get to hear him say, ‘I love you Mam’ again.
“I am hugely grateful for the support and kind wishes since Andrew passed away. It is heartening to know that he has touched so many lives and his memory will live on.
“I’d also like to thank the investigation team from Northumbria Police who have done a fantastic job to get justice for Andrew.”