Peter Duncan: New Details Emerge Of ‘Devoted Father’ Stabbed To Death In Newcastle

A 52-year-old who was fatally stabbed with a screwdriver in a busy shopping centre was a devoted father, his family has said.

Seven teenagers, aged 14 to 17, were arrested after Peter Duncan was attacked in what police said was an unprovoked “chance encounter” at an entrance to Newcastle’s Eldon Square mall, close to a Greggs outlet, at around 6.20pm on Wednesday.

He was taken to the city’s Royal Victoria Infirmary but died, and a murder inquiry was launched.

Duncan’s family paid tribute saying he will be in their “hearts and thoughts every day”.

They said in a statement: “Peter was a kind and caring man who was always first to help others.

“He was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend and loved by all who knew him. His death will leave such a huge hole in our lives and he’ll be deeply missed by us all.

“Words can’t quite describe what life will be like without him.

“He had so much of his life left to live and he’ll be in our hearts and thoughts every day.”