Gary Belfield was described as a ‘caring, friendly person’ who ‘never got into trouble’
A 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been charged with the murder of a 40-year-old father who was stabbed to death.
Gary Belfield was found with knife wounds at a property in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, last Saturday, and died at the scene.
A second man in his 20s was also severely injured and taken to hospital, where he has since recovered enough to be discharged.
The suspects were arrested earlier this week and have now been charged.
Gary was murdered in a property on Elliott Drive, Gateshead, on Saturday (Picture: NNP)
Another six people have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Another 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder and remanded in custody on Wednesday.
Two men and three women aged between 21 and 51 have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
In a tribute to Gary, his family said: ‘He was a caring, friendly person who was popular in his hometown. He never looked for or got into trouble.
‘As a family we are shocked and devastated at what has happened. We are trying to process the events of the last four days and grieve our loss.’
The teenagers accused of murdering him were due to appear in court on Friday.
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