Family pay tribute to Louis Bednall, who was killed in Yeovil

“Louis was a father, grandfather, son, partner, brother, friend and everything in between and he filled these roles so whole-heartedly," they said.

"It doesn’t matter who you were, if you were in Louis’s life you were family and if you needed him, he would be there unequivocally.

“He was courageous and fearless and lived the fastest life, surrounded by, and giving so much love, into every crack of everyone’s being.

"He had a soul that was always too beautiful for the world in which we live."

Mr Bednall sustained life-threatening injuries on Hendford Hill in Yeovil on Saturday, December 12.

He sadly died later on that day in hospital.

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“Louis was the family lion, the family wolf and everybody’s protector. He was who everyone wanted at every gathering; making every moment filled with fun and happiness," the family added.

"He saved people; he saved them in so many ways and he did that unconditionally, never needing or wanting anything in return. Louis’s friends call him the most articulate person they know, they do that with a wry and knowing smile.

"Louis became a brother to so many, he picked people up and always stayed strong.

"He always told other people how strong they were, but that strength came from him.

“We are all utterly lost without Louis, the feeling of loss is resounding, but the feeling of love is equally so and felt from everyone he knew, from every corner of the world."

Matthew Sheridan, of Long Ashton, is due in court today (December 15), charged with the murder of Mr Bednall.