Stabbing victim named as 'doting dad' Lewis Bell

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Image caption, Lewis Bell, 26, was a "doting dad", a family tribute said

A man killed in a stabbing was a "loving and doting father", his father has said.

Lewis Bell, 26, died on Hills Drive, Stockton-on-Tees, shortly after 00:00 BST on Thursday, Cleveland Police said.

His father, Martin Bell, said his son was "loved massively" and the family were "devastated".

Five people who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been bailed.

In a tribute on Friday, Mr Bell said: "He was loved massively and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

鈥淗e was a loving and doting dad, son, brother, cousin and friend to many.

鈥淎s a family we are devastated.鈥

The investigation continues.

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