TRIBUTES have been paid to a "kind and caring" teenager who is alleged to have been murdered.

Dawid Such is said to have died after an attack on Langhorn Road in Swaythling on Sunday.

The 19-year-old was rushed to hospital at midday with puncture wounds to his lower back and abdomen, and was sadly pronounced dead.

Police have launched a murder investigation and six people have been arrested.

Now, a GoFundMe has been launched to raise money for Dawid's funeral costs.

READ MORE: Everything we know so far as six arrested in connection with Southampton murder probe

Daily Echo: Dawid Such, 19. Dawid Such, 19.

He has been described as a "genuine, kind and caring young man" leaving behind a "loving family".

Beata Wochna, a family friend who set up the fundraiser, said: "At the young age of 19 Dawid Such sadly lost his life in a tragic accident last Sunday.

"Dawid was the most genuine, kind and caring young man, who sadly leaves behind his loving family. I have set up this fundraiser to help towards funeral costs and giving him the best send-off possible.

"RIP Dawid."

On Monday, police confirmed that five men had been arrested on suspicion of murder; a 46 year-old from Bursledon, a 20 year-old from Bursledon, a 20 year-old from Hamble, a 23 year-old from Eastleigh and a 35 year-old from Lambeth.

The 46-year-old from Bursledon has since been released on conditional bail until August 21.

On Wednesday, a sixth person was arrested as part of their investigation.

A 35-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

She remains in police custody along with four of the arrested men.

Detective Chief Inspector Rod Kenny has since said: “We are really keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or who saw a group of three men running or walking to the Woodmill Lane area shortly afterwards.

“We are aware that there were a number of people in the vicinity who were either on foot, on bicycles or travelling along the route in a vehicle or on public transport.

“We have been carrying out a number of enquiries, and local Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be conducting high-visibility patrols in the vicinity over the coming days. We want to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to identify those responsible and keep Southampton safe.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44220297473.

To donate, visit the GoFundMe page. 

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