Michael Haastrup's family said he had recently become a father for the first time
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old at a flat in Essex on Wednesday evening.
Luke Eva, 24, of Avondale Road in Leigh-on-Sea is accused of killing Michael Haastrup, of Southend, at a flat in Cressing Road, Braintree.
Chelmsford Magistrates remanded Mr Eva in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday.
Mr Haastrup, who died in hospital, had recently become a father.
A second man was injured during the incident, but his injuries were not considered life-threatening.
A 20-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail until 30 May.
A 57-year-old man was released without charge on Friday.
Mr Haastrup was attacked at a flat in Cressing Road, Braintree
