Police have confirmed that they 'have someone in custody' following a fatal stabbing outside a Gloucester pub this morning.
Zac Evans was attacked outside The Pike and Musket in Tuffley around 12.30am this morning.
The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene leaving his family heartbroken.
Writing on Facebook, his grieving mum Sylv Evans said: "Rest in peace Zac. Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are.
"A wonderful son, brother, Grandson, boyfriend and friend. You will be greatly missed. A hole in my heart cannot be filled.
"I love you Sparky. Rest in peace my beautiful son xxxxx."
A 22-year-old local man was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with serious injuries, where he underwent surgery. He is now in a stable condition. A third, 18-year-old local man, sustained minor injuries.
A local man was arrested at 2.30pm today on suspicion of murder. Police are looking for a machete weapon with a 24inch blade
— Hayley Mortimer (@HayleyMortimer) January 24, 2015Police are looking for a machete style weapon with a 2 foot long blade after a fatal attack in Tuffley pic.twitter.com/D7KDTeRWWZ
— Hayley Mortimer (@HayleyMortimer) January 24, 2015Police have cordoned off the road outside The Pike and Musket and two forensics tents have been put up in the pub car park.
Hundreds of tributes have been paid to Zac on social media.
R.I.P Zac Evans, thoughts are with your family ��✨
— bethpricebishx (@BethPriceBish) January 24, 2015
Can't even begin to get my head around what's happened in tuffley, sickens me R.I.P Zac Evans , thoughts go out to the family ��
— Laur (@Laauurenn_x) January 24, 2015
RIP Zac Evans ,such a kind,caring and good friend ,you will never be forgotten,Irl see you there one day ,shine bright angel ����❤️
— Sophiejadey (@sophie8814) January 24, 2015
Times like these really do put a lot of things in perspective. Condolences go out to Zac Evans' family & friends at this horrible time ����
— Joshua Flounders (@JoshuaFlounders) January 24, 2015
RIP Zac Evans, sad day for Gloucester
— Peter Fielding (@PeterJFielding) January 24, 2015
Prayers will be said for the victim's family and friends at St. Georges, Tuffley tomorrow morning. The service will start at 10.30am and will be taken by Revd. Bruce Clifford. Prayers will also be said at Gloucester Cathedral.
Gloucestershire Police are treating this as a murder investigation and would like to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened in the pub's car park or was in the area around the time of the incident and may have seen something which may help with enquiries.
They are asked to call 101 quoting incident number 12 of 24/01/15.
