TWO MEN are due to appear at court today charged with murder following the death of a young Lymington dad. 

Max Maguire has been described as an amazing father, brother and son.

However, the 23-year-old from the Pennington area was pronounced dead at the scene following a stabbing in Lymington High Street.

Garon Jewell, 18, and Draven Jewell, 20, from Flushards, Lymington, have now been charged with murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the attack on Friday (October 22).

They are currently both in police custody, however, are due to appear at Southampton Magistates’ Court at 10am today (Tuesday, October 26).

Police were called at midnight on Friday to The Royal British Legion in Lymington following calls from the public reporting a stabbing.

On arrival, officers found three people, two men and a woman, with stab wounds.

Another 23-year-old man sustained serious injuries.

He is still being treated in hospital but remains in a stable condition.

Meanwhile, a 23-year-old woman received serious wounds to her chest, but these are not life-threatening.

The family of Max Maguire has since released the following tribute: “Lovely Max had lots of friends and was a very popular lad.

“Anyone Max ever met fell in love with him instantly. He would have you in tears of laughter. With a heart of gold, he would help anyone in need.

“Max was an amazing father to his beautiful daughter. Her father has been robbed from her.

“He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and nephew, grandson and cousin.

“Max loved his job as a fisherman and worked hard. He adored his dog too.

“He will be sorely missed by his loving family: mum, dad, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunties, nan and grandad and his many cousins.

“Life will never be the same again for anyone who knew Max.”

Detective Inspector Rod Kenny, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with Max’s family and friends as well as the other people that were injured.

“The charges come after three days of intensive enquiries by officers and we will continue to work with the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to this case.

“If you have any information that could help our investigation, please get in touch by calling us on 101, quoting Operation Fringe or 44210425369.”

Two other people were previously arrested as part of the police investigation.

A 14-year-old boy from Lymington arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed while enquiries continue.

A 29-year-old man from Lymington arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge, with no further action to be taken against him.