Tributes to ‘loving man’ as suspect charged with murder
A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of Steven John Davies after the “loving, doting” man was stabbed to death.
His family described him as “loved by all his family and friends and by anyone who met him”.
Carrie McGuiness, 34, of Ynys Close in Rhydyfelin, was due to appear at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Steven’s body was found by a neighbour just after 11am last Wednesday at an address on Garth Avenue in Glyncoch, near Pontypridd.
A post-mortem examination has confirmed the 39-year-old died from a stab wound.
Steven’s mum Donna and sister Adrianne have released this tribute: “My beautiful baby boy who has been tragically taken from us.
“We are heartbroken and absolutely devastated. Our lives have been ripped apart and destroyed and will never ever be the same again.
“Steven had a heart of gold and would help anyone before thinking of himself and always have time for anyone.
“He was a polite and wellmannered young man. He was a loving, doting brother to Adrianne, they were each other’s world. ‘Hagi’ was loved by all his family and friends and by anyone who met him. “He was popular and so loved in the Rhondda and Pontypridd areas.
You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Fly high with Daddy our boy xx.”
Officers investigating the alleged murder are continuing their appeal for information. They want to speak with anyone who may have seen Steven between Thursday, June 2, and Saturday, June 11.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lewis said: “I am extremely grateful for the support we have had from a number of communities whilst we’ve been carrying out our enquiries.
“Steven was most commonly known by his nickname ‘Hagi’ and was well-known throughout Glyncoch, Rhydyfelin and Llwynypia.
“We are trying to piece together his movements and urge anybody who saw him to make contact if they haven’t already.”
Anybody with information can contact South Wales Police via the following link: mipp.police.uk/ operation/62SWP22B50-PO1.