Tributes have poured in for a popular young builder who died in a horrific knife and axe attack on New Year's Day in a Devon village.
Another man remains in a serious condition following the alleged attack that left 27-year-old builder Tanis Bhandari dead.
Officers were called to a major disturbance at the Kings Arms in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, at 1.30am on January 1.
Horrified onlookers reported a man was in possession of a knife and axe, with others later reporting disorder at the scene.
The incident spread from the village pub, which had held a New Year's Eve disco, to the tiny green outside.
Mr Bhandari suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at hospital.
Paramedics took two other men to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital with knife injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening at the time.
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said yesterday: "One man remains in hospital with serious injuries."
Police have arrested two men, aged 20 and 21, both from Plymouth, on suspicion of murder.
Local residents have paid tribute to Mr Bhandari and expressed their shock at the incident on the Kings Arms Facebook page.
A statement posted on the page said: "On New Year's Eve a terrible attack was made on a lovely group of people on the way home from a great night in our pub.
"It was an unprovoked violent attack with a tragic consequences. That I feel devastated is an absolute understatement.
"I wish all the families of those involved my deepest deepest sympathy, not that this will help them in any way now but, I wish I could turn back the clock so that these events would not occur."
Mr Bhandari was described as a "peaceful" former member of the Royal Navy who doted on his younger siblings.
More than 100 friends and family gathered to pay tribute to him outside the pub.
Dozens of bunches of flowers have been left on the green by the Kings Arms.
Many of the mourners were wearing Liverpool FC shirts in honour of the keen Reds fan.
One friend who knew Mr Bhandari for 15 years said he was a single man who lived in the village and who was very close to his family.
He said: "He was very peaceful and a very relaxed guy.
"I would say hello to him every morning when I saw him.
"He would often care for his younger twin siblings."
Liverpool football tops and scarves have also been tied in nearby trees.
Friends and colleagues continued to pay tribute to the plasterer on Twitter and Facebook.
Andy Nicholls wrote: "Gutted to hear that the victim of the NYE attack in Plymouth was a former Navy shipmate. #RIP Tanis 'Bandi' Bhandari. Sleep well."
Police received calls to the pub between 1am and 1.30am, with officers arriving at the scene a short time later.
An axe was later recovered, with residents asked to check their gardens and bins for a missing knife.
Mr Bhandari was taken to Derriford Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Sue Sutton-Smythe wrote on the pub's Facebook page: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the young men. Knowing some of them I know they will support and comfort each other as much as is possible following this awful tragedy. Sleep peacefully Tanis."
Lee Ryder added: "Can't believe it, I grew up in the same village as Tanis, he's always been a kind lad, you will truly be missed bud, my thoughts are with his family and may whoever done this get what he deserves."
Trina Crawshaw wrote: "Can't believe this happened in our beautiful village which we're already fighting to save. Such an awful tragic event. My thoughts are with all the families involved and those who witnessed such an event. It's heartbreaking whatever time of year, but seems especially cruel on night we should be celebrating and coming together."
Andy Dymond-Park wrote on his Facebook page: "Horrendous events to witness last night and absolutely terrifying, my heart goes out to the victims and their friends and family at this sad start to the new year after what was such a good night."
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Jim Colwell, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said yesterday: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the Tamerton Foliot area between 1am-2am to contact the police.
"We have established a cordon at Station Road to assist with scene investigation and our officers will be active in the area conducting inquiries.
"Please speak to us, call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously if you have any information that could help us with our inquiries."
