Tribute to stabbing victim as man due in court charged with murder

A man who died after a stabbing in Yorkshire has been named by police.

South Yorkshire Police said the man who was found seriously injured in Wordsworth Avenue in Doncaster on Friday (Jul 10) was Glenn Soffe.

The 32-year-old was taken to hospital after being stabbed but died a short time later.

His family said: “Glenn was a much loved son, brother, uncle, husband and father, friend and grandson. He was a loveable rogue who will be missed by so many.

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Glen Soffe. | SYP

“As a family we are requesting time and privacy to process what has happened.”

Peter Norburn, 53, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder in connection with Mr Soffe’s death.

He has been remanded into custody and is set to appear at Sheffield Crown Court tomorrow (Jul 15).

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