The family of an alleged murder victim have paid tribute after he was killed in a residential street.

Gordon Farnes, 43, died at an address in Sherwood Road in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday after sustaining serious injuries.

In a statement the family said: "We tragically lost an important member of our family who was loved dearly.

"Gordon Farnes was a loving, loyal, caring family person. Unfortunately he has been taken from us but will never be forgotten.

"He will always live on and be in our hearts."

A 28-year-year man, Gordon Locke, appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with murder.