Family pay tribute to man fatally stabbed in Bedford

The ‘deeply saddened’ family of a man who died following a fatal stabbing at a property in Bedford have paid tribute to him.

A murder investigation was launched after emergency services responded to a report of a stabbing in Brereton Road in the early hours of Tuesday 5 November.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead the next day (Wednesday).

The victim has been named as 26-year-old Patrice Che, from Bedford.

Paying tribute, his mother said: “Patrice is his name, but I called him Pat—my son, a father, husband, and playmate. As you journey beyond your home, I pray that your next steps are peaceful. May our cherished memories bring me comfort and strength during this unimaginably difficult time.

“With my eyes filled with tears, I am deeply saddened by the passing of my pearl. May your love, laughter, and legacy live on in our hearts. My son’s journey on earth has ended; sleep well with the angels by your side.

“I will forever miss you, my dear son, Patrice. Grief is the price I pay for loving you.

“'But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.' (Philippians 3:20-21)”

Tyreese Kamau, 25, of Rutland Road, Bedford, was charged with murder on Friday (8 November) in connection with the incident.

He appeared at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday (12 November) and is remanded in custody ahead of an appearance next month.