Tribute have been paid to a Hampshire man was found stabbed to death.

Police officers and ambulance crews were called to Pickwick House, Portsmouth, at 12.43pm on Monday to reports of a serious assault.

Sadly, Billy Green, 26, was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Today, his family have paid tribute to him.

In a statement, they said: “Our first-born son, heartbroken parents, taken way too young, he had his whole life to live.

“Billy will always be in our hearts and memories. A cheeky chappy with an infectious laugh. Loved forever by mum, dad and family.”