Dead man identified as dad of two

POLICE have named a “loving husband, dad and son” who died after suffering serious injuries at a property in Somerset last weekend.

Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed that an investigation is being carried out after the incident in Henlade, near Taunton.

Officers were called to attend a property at around 2am on Saturday, August 6.

It was confirmed that a man, now named as Eddie Bonfield, had suffered serious injuries.

The 46-year-old went to the hospital for emergency treatment, but he died on Monday.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident and remains on police bail so further enquiries can take place.

In a statement his family said: “Eddie was a loving husband, dad and son, already missed terribly by Holly and George his children. He was loved by everyone he knew.

“Eddie was a very intelligent man who loved to be the life and soul of the party. Nikki his wife is devastated.”

A police spokesperson added: “They ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly sad time. Details of his funeral will be released in due course.”