Pair Garon Jewell and Draven Jewell to appear in court over fatal stabbing of Pennington dad Max Maguire

TWO men have been charged with the murder of young Pennington father Max Maguire who was fatally stabbed at the Royal British Legion on Friday.

Garon Jewell (18), of Flushards, Lymington, and Draven Jewell (20), of no fixed abode, have each been charged with murder, attempted murder and grievous bodily harm with intent.

They are due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court after 10am today (Tuesday).

As Hampshire police announced the charges, the family of 23-year-old Max paid tribute to him in a statement, saying: “Lovely Max had lots of friends and was a very popular lad.

“Anyone Max ever met fell in love with him instantly. He would have you in tears of laughter. With a heart of gold, he would help anyone in need.

“Max was an amazing father to his beautiful daughter Delilah Daisy. Her father has been robbed from her.

“He was an amazing son, brother, uncle and nephew, grandson and cousin.

“Max loved his job as a fisherman and worked hard. He adored his dog too.

“He will be sorely missed by his loving family: mum, dad, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunties, nan and grandad and his many cousins.

“Life will never be the same again for anyone who knew Max.”

Max and two friends were found with stab wounds after police were called to the Royal British Legion in High Street at around midnight on Friday.

Despite efforts to save him Max, a fisherman who has a three-year-old daughter, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Luke Gray (23) suffered serious injuries and is currently in hospital where he is in a stable condition.

Georgina Wort, also 23, suffered a serious wound to her chest but is at home recovering.

DI Rod Kenny, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with Max’s family and friends as well as the other people that were injured.

“The charges come after three days of intensive enquiries by officers, and we will continue to work with the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to this case.

“If you have any information that could help our investigation, please get in touch by calling us on 101, quoting Operation Fringe or 44210425369.”

Insp. Brian Goodall added: “Friday’s tragic events will have caused concern in the community, so we have stepped up patrols in the area which I hope has provided some reassurance.

“If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to speak to any of our officers.”

A 14-year-old boy from Lymington was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been bailed while enquiries continue.

A 29-year-old man from Lymington, arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released without charge, with no further action to be taken against him.

A fundraising page has been set up to help Max's family raise money for his funeral and a memorial. Visit www.gofundme.com/f/max-maquire-memorial