Henry Nowak, 18, from Chafford Hundred, suffered a puncture wound to his chest and two to the back of his leg during an incident in Belmont Road, Portswood, Southampton, on Wednesday (December 3). He died at the scene.
A 51-year-old Southampton man has been charged with Henry’s murder and a 52-year-old man, also of Southampton, has been charged with assisting an offender.
Both are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, December 8).
Two other men arrested in connection with the case have been released on bail.
Paying tribute to Henry, his family said in a statement released through police: “Our kind, intelligent and talented son was in his first year at Southampton University studying accountancy and finance.
“He’d smashed his A-levels and was fully embracing university life, joining not one but two football teams, making new friends as well as working part-time at the local Morrisons.
“Henry was loved by all those that knew him. He was an incredible son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, friend and teammate. He was an all-round top lad and everyone who was lucky enough to share his company thought the same.
“He went on a night out with his new football teammates, celebrating the end of their first semester at uni. Devastatingly, he never made it home.
“Our hearts ache when we think of the bright future he had ahead of him, full of opportunity and adventures.
“There are no words to describe just how heartbroken we are that we will never get to see him grow and fulfil his awesome potential.
“We are so proud of him and all he achieved.
“Our world will never be the same without our amazing Henry.”
