Mark Altabas, 47, was found dying in a Stevenage street on Thursday morning (Image: Archant)
The family of a Stevenage man who was found dying in a street during the early hours of yesterday morning have paid tribute to him.
Mark Altabas was found in Angle Ways in the town at about 4.20am yesterday after being seriously injured, and sadly died in hospital later that morning.
Paying tribute to the 47-year-old, his family said: “Mark was a loving son, father, brother and partner, who was loved dearly by family and friends for his caring and outgoing nature. He will be sadly missed by all.
“We would ask that our privacy be respected at this sad time.”
Police have launched a murder investigation into his death and so far five people have been arrested.
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