‘True gentlemen’: Loved ones pay tribute to dad allegedly murdered in random attack

Loved ones of a fisherman who was allegedly stabbed to death in a random attack have paid tribute to the beloved father of three.

A father of three who was stabbed to death on a Victorian pier has been remembered as a “true gentlemen”.

Andres Pancha, 45, was fishing on Frankston Pier in the state’s southeast in the early hours of Saturday morning when he was allegedly attacked by homeless man, Forrest Stevenson, 36.

Police say the Filipino father from Cranbourne north did not know his alleged attacker.

Filipino father of three Andres Pancha was allegedly stabbed to death on Frankston Pier on Saturday morning. Picture: Facebook.

The beloved father has been remembered as a ‘true gentlemen’. Picture: Facebook.

Mr Pancha’s friend and former colleague Lee Seddon, took to social media to pay tribute to the beloved fisherman.

“Had the pleasure to work and sail with Andres Pancha on the Iron Chieftain. He was a true gentleman. Loved his fishing and young family,” he said.

“So shocking to hear he has been taken so young and in this terrible way. Fair winds and smooth seas.”

Police say Mr Pancha did not know his alleged attacker. Picture: Facebook

Forrest Stevenson is accused of randomly killing Mr Pancha. Picture: Facebook

Another family friend said he had only recently spoken with Mr Pancha, “now nothing”.

“Still young and already gone, RIP Andres Pancha. We will miss you,” Tc Cor Glover said.

Mr Pancha visited the popular fishing spot once or twice a week.

Mr Stevenson was arrested a short time after the alleged murder on the Frankston foreshore and appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Sunday.