Family "shattered" by death of father attacked on Isle of Wight
Thomas ‘Tommy’ Barton died in the early hours of Sunday
Last updated 31st May 2023
The family of a man who died on the Isle of Wight have described how their lives have been "shattered" by his death as three people remain in custody for questioning.
Police were called in the early hours of Sunday to a house in Park Road, Ryde, where Tommy Barton was being treated by paramedics.
The 30-year-old, described as "a caring and generous man" by his family, died as he was being taken to hospital.
27-year-old Cameron Wayne Baker of Leed Street in Sandown and 27 year-old Rio Tyrrell Scott of Park Road in Ryde have been charged with murder.
They have both been remanded to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday 31 May.
A 24-year-old woman from Shanklin who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed with conditions until 28 August pending further enquiries.
In a tribute to Mr Barton, his family said in a statement released through police: "We are completely shattered at the loss of Tommy. He was a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend to many.
"He has been stolen from us and we are completely heartbroken. He will miss out on so much of life, particularly seeing his beloved daughter grow up.
"The world is quieter without him in it and we will never fully recover. We are grateful for the support and love that we have received and hope you will all remember him as he was - a caring and generous man that lived his life to the maximum.
"We ask that you please respect our privacy at this time."
A force spokesman said: "As our investigation progresses, we would like to hear from anyone we have not yet spoken to who has information that may assist our inquiries, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem."We appreciate that the incident took place in the early hours of the morning, but perhaps you live nearby and saw or heard something that could be related? Or maybe you live in the area and have CCTV or Ring doorbell footage and have not yet spoken to officers?"