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Tributes have been paid following the death of 27-year-old Benjamin Lloyd, who was found unresponsive in Abertridwr on Sunday April 2.

A 28-year-old man from Caerphilly has been charged with manslaughter and remains in custody. He will appear before Newport Magistrates Court on Wednesday April 5.

In a tribute, the family of Mr Lloyd said: “Benjamin Leonard Lloyd, one of life’s true gentlemen.

“Ben was so happy and positive all the time, he always walked with a spring in his step. A kind, hardworking and generous man who had a lot of friends. You would struggle to find anyone who had a bad word to say about Ben.

“He leaves behind a very large number of family and friends who will feel his absence forever.

“He was the most amazing son, brother and uncle. There are six very heartbroken children who will miss play fighting and teasing their uncle Ben when he pops in for a ‘quiet coffee’.

“Growing up in a family of five children and being the only boy, I’m pretty sure Ben often felt outnumbered and in later years felt embarrassed when we would include him in our ‘girl talk’ – at which point he would say “yep, that’s my cue to leave!”.

“Ben was always joking around and making light of every situation, he was such a bright star in this world and we are sure he will shine just as bright in the next.”

Officers were called to an address on Cefn Ilan Road, Abertridwr, at around 9.45am on Sunday April 2 after Mr Lloyd was found unresponsive inside a property.

Gwent Police are still appealing for anyone who was in White Street, near Caerphilly library, who saw a fight between two men between 8pm and 10pm on Saturday April 1, to get in touch.

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2300105165.

Gwent Police can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook and Twitter.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.