Tributes have been pouring in for a Gainsborough dad with a “true heart made of pure gold” as police charged a man with his murder.
As previously reported, 25-year-old Jordan O’Brien suffered serious injuries in an alleged assault at his mother’s house on Scampton Way in Gainsborough at 10.43pm on Wednesday, March 27.
Reports say that the dad of two suffered injuries so severe that doctors had to amputate one of his legs while in critical condition. Lincolnshire Police is now treating it as a murder investigation.
He has also been charged with possession of knife/sharp pointed article in a public place. He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on April 3.
A 21-year-old man was also previously arrested in connection with the incident before being released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Friends and family posted tributes in memory of Jordan O’Brien. Photo: Facebook
‘Loved by so many’
Friends and family posted tributes and memories to Jordan on social media.
Jason Thornton said: “Can’t believe it. Only knew you for a short space of time but what a guy. True heart made of pure gold, a proper soldier loved by so many, true family man. Will miss you brother. All my love.”
Adam Wrote said: “May not have been brothers by blood but you will always be my brother.”
Rhys Cole wrote: “RIP Jord. So many crazy memories together, most of them we were in some states, from going commando style on Kelly’s roof thinking we were being watched…sparking yourself out trying to climb into my flat from the drain pipe and it snapped.
“My biggest regret is not making enough time for you as we grew older. I’m sorry pal.”
Josh Sycamore said: “My heart goes out to all your family Jordan O’Brien, taken far too soon! I’ll never forget all the crazy times we had, absolute legend. RIP buddy.”
Aiden Green added: “Can’t believe this has happened. RIP Jordan O’Brien you were my best friend, a brother and a lot more. You taught me so much in life and always had my back no matter what. I will never forget you. Still doesn’t feel real. See you soon my brother, fly high.”
Among tributes posted online for the much-loved dad was a touching poem.
Jordan’s cousin Cameron O’Brien posted this poem to him on social media. Photo: Facebook
‘Family want justice’
Carrie Rose posted in the Facebook group ‘Connecting Gainsborough’ concerned about crime in the town involving knives and other weapons.
She wants to raise awareness after the death of Jordan to highlight the severity of the issue.
Carrie Rose posted in ‘Connecting Gainsborough’ to highlight the severity of the issue.
Gainsborough crime levels
Gainsborough Town South crime levels. Photo: Police.co.uk
Gainsborough Town North crime levels. Photo: Police.co.uk
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The family of a 28-year-old man who died on the A47 in Cambridgeshire last week have paid tribute to him, describe him as having a “heart of pure gold”.
Cameron Shepherd, 28, was the driver of a truck travelling westbound at Kings Cliffe, having left the A1 near Wansford in Cambridgeshire, when he was involved in a collision with two HGVs at 7.15am on Wednesday, August 10.
Officers and paramedics attended but sadly Cameron, who was from Holbeach, Spalding, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The drivers of the two other vehicles were uninjured.
In a statement, the victim’s family said: “Cameron, a full of life, motor enthusiast with a heart of pure gold.
“He touched so many people in all different ways. He enjoyed all aspects of life and had many interests which he shared with his friends, nothing was too much trouble.
“His world was his son and his mum along with his fiancée and all his close family and friends.
“A gentle man who always told people, I love you. A funny, happy chappie who is going to be greatly missed by so many.”
Cambridgeshire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicles in the moments leading up to it, to contact them via their webchat service, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 115 of August 10.
The owners of a cosy family restaurant in Lincoln will close their business this autumn after “nine fantastic years”.
Husband and wife team Karl and Annemarie Hanson didn’t have any restaurant experience before they took over The Bowl Full in the West End area of the city, but genuinely enjoyed running it and their passion helped them establish it as a successful venue.
The last night at The Bowl Full before it closes for the final time will be on Saturday, October 1.
This is a true hidden gem in the West End. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
In a statement, the owners said: “After nine fantastic years we have decided it’s time to finish at our little gem of a restaurant. It’s a tough decision but one that feels right for us.
“We have been fortunate enough to have had friends and family work for us since opening but family circumstances have now changed with kids at/off to university or starting full-time jobs. Nine years of balancing our other jobs with the restaurant has also been a challenge.
“Our family have gained so much from having the restaurant as part of our lives and we are very proud of what we have achieved.
“We would like to thank all of our customers and team members who have supported us from start to finish and have given us some special moments and memories.”
The owners also urged that anyone who would like to talk about buying the restaurant should get in touch with them.
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