THE heartbroken family of a dad found murdered on a riverside bench have paid an emotional tribute following his death.
Robert Brown, 57, was found dead on a canal footpath close to the River Nene in Northampton at around 6.30am last Friday.
He had last been seen visiting a Morrisions supermarket the previous day before he was discovered with fatal injuries on the bench from a wound to his arm.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of murder and since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Yesterday, Robert’s grieving family paid a moving tribute to the dad – who was also a grandfather – as having “the gift of the gab and a heart of gold”.
His parents and brothers said in a statement: “Rob was quite a character and always full of fun.
“He was our real-life Peter Pan – the boy who never grew up.
“Everyone who knew Rob just loved him.
“He definitely had the gift of the gab and could talk the hind legs off a donkey.
“We would joke that he knew more about everybody else’s business than his own, but that was Rob.
“He had a heart of gold and was always ready to help others.”
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