Doncaster stabbings: "He always takes the good ones first:" Tributes pour in after deaths

By Darren Burke
Published 30th Jan 2022, 01:19 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2022, 16:39 BST
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Tributes have poured in for two young men killed in a knife brawl in Doncaster town centre.

The pair, named locally as Ryan Theobald and Janis Kozlovskis, died in the early hours of Saturday morning after a night of horrific bloodshed which also left a third man in hospital with stab wounds.

A 17-year-old is in custody in connection with the attacks which took place near to the junction of Silver Street and Hall Gate.

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Grieving friends have been paid tribute to the pair in a string of emotional social media posts.

The pair have been named on social media as Janis Kozlovskis and Ryan Theobald. (Photos: Facebook).The pair have been named on social media as Janis Kozlovskis and Ryan Theobald. (Photos: Facebook).
The pair have been named on social media as Janis Kozlovskis and Ryan Theobald. (Photos: Facebook).

One said: “RIP Ryan - It’s true, he always takes the good ones first, my thoughts also with the other lad’s family RIP boys.”

Another wrote: “Rest easy up there Ryan. Sleep tight. You was such a happy lad and always smiling. I’ll treasure the memories we have made through college forever.”

Another posted: “Sad world we live in... Rest in paradise Janis Kozlovskis and Ryan Theobald.”

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