THE family of Jason Williams have paid tribute to him after his body was found in South Ham.

The 41-year-old, of St Peter’s Road, was found dead in Russell Howard Park around 1.20am on Tuesday, 20 February.

Following the news of Mr Williams’ death his father, Victor Williams, said: “Jason will be sadly missed by his family.”

An ongoing investigation is being carried out by officers in relation to the incident where Mr Williams was killed by a single stab wound to the chest.

Two men, a 34-year-old and a 37-year-old, both from Basingstoke, were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (Wednesday, 21 February).

Both men remain in police custody after magistrates granted a warrant of further detention for 36 hours.

Anyone who has any information regarding the incident and can help police with their investigations should call 101 quoting Operation Dance with the reference number 44180066746.