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Family's tribute after man's suspected murder

Andrew Turnerat Norwich Magistrates' Court
News imageNorfolk Police Terry McFadyen has greying short hair and a short moustache. He is wearing a black jacket with a red tartan lining and a shirt under. He is smiling. Trees are seen in the image behind where he is standing.Norfolk Police
The body of Terry McFadyen was discovered by paramedics who were called to the house in the early hours of Monday

A family has paid tribute to a 71-year-old man who was allegedly murdered.

Terry McFadyen was found fatally stabbed at his home in Layer Close in Bowthorpe, Norwich, in the early hours of Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Moses Fernandes, 22, who lived at the same address, appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Thursday charged with murder.

"We are totally heartbroken at the sudden loss of Terry McFadyen, a beloved dad, grandad and partner," said the family, in a statement issued by Norfolk Police.

"Dad was a kind, warm and gentle man who would do anything to help others. He was loved by all that knew him.

"Nothing could have prepared us for this tragedy and the grief of losing him so suddenly."

News imageFacebook Moses Fernandes posing for a selfie photograph. He is wearing a brown corduroy shirt and is standing in a room with furniture behind him. He has medium length black hair Facebook
Moses Fernandes only gave his first name when asked to confirm his details at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday

Paramedics had been called to the house after reports that a man was experiencing breathing difficulties - and discovered Mr McFadyen with stab wounds.

Police arrested Mr Fernandes before he was taken to hospital for checks on his breathing.

Norfolk Police has identified Mr Fernandes as a British national.

Still under arrest, he was discharged from hospital on Monday morning and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, before his appearance at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

News imageMartin Giles/BBC A police van is parked outside the house under investigation in Bowthorpe. The van has red and yellow high visibility chevrons and the word "police" on the back doors. The house is built of red brick and features three gables, and is bordered by other houses and garages. There is some detritus next to the van on the right side of the image, and blue and white police tape bisects the properties, creating a police cordon.Martin Giles/BBC
Moses Fernandes was arrested and taken to hospital for checks for breathing difficulties, and then taken into custody for interview

On Thursday morning he appeared this time at Norwich Crown Court via video link from Norwich prison.

He was remanded in custody ahead of a plea hearing on 29 January and a trial date was fixed for 8 June.

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