Sean’s brutal death has left our family broken

She added that knowing people had tried to help him, including a young teenager, brought his loved ones some comfort.

She said: “We would just love to thank the people that were with him in his last moments because we couldn’t be there for him to comfort him.

“They tried so hard to save him and we really, really appreciate that. I think one of the people that helped is really young and this shows that there are still some good people out there.

“Sean was just a kind, caring and happy person who loved his friends and family. He was always a joker and had a carry on with everyone.

“He loved his Rangers FC and listening to Eminem. When we would put music on, we’d all fight over what to listen to.”

A major police investigation into the suspicious death remains ongoing with officers appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

They believe Sean was attacked for ‘absolutely no reason’ other than being in the same area as his killer on Sunday evening.

Motorists with dashcam footage from the area are being urged to contact police.

Detective Inspector Stephen McCulloch, Saltcoats CID, is leading the investigation.

He said: “This young man would appear to have been attacked and killed for absolutely no reason other than being in the same place as the man at the same time.

“There were a number of people in the street who came to the man’s aid and called for an ambulance and we believe we have managed to speak to most of them, however, we would still appeal to anyone who was there but who has not yet come forward to police to get in touch.

“I’d also ask for motorists who may have dashcams to check their footage from the street around the area, maybe between 8.50 pm and 9.10 pm, and to call police as well.”

Information can be passed to officers at Saltcoats Police Station via 101 quoting reference number 3404 of Sunday, 10 October, 2021.

Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.