Tewkesbury stabbings: Family pay tribute to 'loving husband and father' Matthew Boorman who died in attack
A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in custody, and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Wednesday 6 October 2021 19:49, UK
The family of a man stabbed to death in an attack in a small village that left two other people injured has paid tribute to a "loving husband and father".
Matthew Boorman, 43, was killed during an incident at his Gloucestershire home yesterday evening. Another man and a woman were hurt.
Two off-duty police officers intervened during the assault in Snowdonia Road, Walton Cardiff, near Tewkesbury, and tackled the knifeman before restraining him.
Mr Boorman was treated at the scene by paramedics, but was declared dead a short time later.
His family said in a statement released by police: "Matthew was a loving husband and a father to three gorgeous young children who all love him and miss him tremendously.
"He was an uncle, a brother and a son. It broke our hearts to lose him too soon."
Gloucestershire Police said the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed due to previous contact between the suspect, who is in his 50s, and Mr Boorman.
The second man injured in the attack, who is in his 40s, suffered a series of stab wounds and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he is in a "critical but stable" condition.
The woman, aged in her 30s, suffered a leg injury and was treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Officers were called to Snowdonia Road and Arlington Road shortly after 5.20pm on Tuesday.
The man who was arrested remains in custody and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Chief Inspector Roddy Gosden said: "Our thanks to those who were first at the scene, including two off-duty police officers who bravely intervened to tackle and restrain the suspect.
"Our thoughts at this time are with the family of the man who died and those who were injured.
"Due to previous police contact with the suspect and the victim, the constabulary is referring itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct. This is a standard practice in such circumstances.
"In light of this, and our ongoing investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the details of the case."
White forensic tents have been placed over the front doors of two adjacent properties in Snowdonia Road and part of the street has been cordoned off.
Several uniformed police officers were on duty and forensic examiners could be seen entering and leaving the modern townhouse properties.
Mr Gosden added: "This was a horrific incident in a quiet residential area.
"We understand those who saw what happened will be traumatised and many in the local community will be upset and worried.
"Today and over the next few days local policing team officers will be patrolling the area to listen to people's concerns, refer people to available support and provide reassurance."
Police also asked anyone who has video of the incident to contact officers and not post it on social media.
An IOPC spokesman said: "We have received a referral from Gloucestershire Police in respect of previous police contact with the suspect and victim involved in a stabbing incident in Walton Cardiff.
"We will be assessing the referral to determine whether any IOPC involvement is required in an investigation."
Anyone with any information can fill out an , or call the police on 101 quoting incident 320 of 5 October.