Heartbroken friends of a man stabbed to death in the early hours of the morning have paid tribute to him.

Darren Maccormick, who was known as Dizzy, has been named online as the victim in the tragedy in Didcot, Oxfordshire, which left two others in a serious condition.

Mr Maccormick died in hospital after suffering multiple stab wounds.

Thames Valley Police have opened a murder investigation after saying that a man in his 40s had died in hospital. No arrests have been made.

Pal Simon Armstrong wrote on Facebook: "Great friend great guy great dad. God bless you Dizzy, you never deserved this!

"Will miss you at work and in my world. Love you brother! RIP mate."

Johnny Dobson posted: "I'm in shock, RIP Darren Maccormick, totally lost for words, only spoke to you the other day."

And Benjamin Golding wrote: "Rest in peace mate, taken way too soon."

Kevin Craperi wrote: "RIP Dizzy, you had a big heart."

While Phil Gill added: "RIP Dizzy love. Absolute character. I loved bumping into him. Didcot legend."

Johnny Dobson posted: "RIP Dizzy I'm in total shock."

And Glyn Saville wrote: "RIP mate such a nice bloke."

Police said the victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

A police statement said: "The Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Didcot. At 3.46am today officers were called to Mendip Heights to reports of an altercation involving a group of men.

"Three men were injured during the incident and were taken to hospital for treatment.

"Sadly one of the men, aged in his 40s, was later pronounced dead and a murder investigation was launched.

"The victim received multiple stab wounds. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"The two other victims, one man in his 20s and another man in his 30s, are in serious but stable conditions in hospital."

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik said: “This is a tragic incident in which a person has lost their life after being attacked with a knife.

“This murder will shock the local community, but I want to reassure residents that we are carrying out a thorough investigation and we are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“Mendip Heights is currently closed as we carrying out vital forensic examinations at the scene and conduct house to house enquiries in the area. I would like to thank residents for their ongoing cooperation and patience.

“I am appealing to the public to come forward and help our investigation. If you have any information about this incident and haven’t already spoken to the police please leave your information on our website, call 101 or speak to an officers at the scene.

“If you have any CCTV, dash cam or mobile phone footage, or have heard something about the incident, even if you think it is speculation then we want to hear from you.

“We will provide updates regarding our murder investigation when we have them.”

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