Tributes to 'deeply loved' man who died after street assault

Tributes have been paid to a "deeply loved" man who died four days after being assaulted on a city street.

Colm Marcus Boston, 37, from Heath in Cardiff, died in hospital on Boxing Day following the incident in Pentyrch Street, Cathays, on Monday 22 December, South Wales Police said.

His family said that they and Mr Boston's friends were "devastated" by the loss of "a father, a son, a brother, a cousin, and a deeply loved friend to many across Cardiff and beyond".

A 51-year-old man from the Mynachdy area, a 47-year-old man from Adamsdown, and a 60-year-old man from Cathays arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail, police said.

"Colm lived a complex life, with its highs and lows, but he loved the people in his life fiercely and mattered greatly to so many," said Mr Boston's family.

They said they were "grateful for the compassion shown to us during this incredibly difficult time" and were being supported by a family liaison officer.

Mr Boston's family said they wanted to "express our heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and doctors at University Hospital of Wales, who were absolutely amazing in their care, professionalism, and unwavering support of Colm and our family".

Officers from South Wales Police were called to a report of an assault in Pentyrch Street in the Cathays area of Cardiff, at about 18:15 GMT on 22 December.

Police have appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from Maindy Road, Pentyrch Street, Whitchurch Road and Cathays Terrace from between 16:00 and 18:30 GMT on 22 December to contact them.