The partner and the mother of a man stabbed to death outside his home have spoken out about the impact of his death.

Louise Newell was taken to hospital after the incident that left Dean Allsop fatally wounded in Thorpe St Andrew.

Mr Allsop has now been laid to rest following a "beautiful" funeral service, and Miss Newell has told how his death has devastated not just his family but the "whole community".

Mr Allsop, 41, was stabbed in a disturbance involving a number of people in Primrose Crescent shortly after 7.35pm on Wednesday, April 14.

Norwich Evening News: Dean Allsop, left, pictured with partner Louise Newell. Picture supplied by Norfolk Constabulary.Dean Allsop, left, pictured with partner Louise Newell. Picture supplied by Norfolk Constabulary. (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

Miss Newell said: "Dean was the backbone of our family. He held us all together.

"The impact of Dean's death has devastated not just his family but the whole community.

"Dean was a caring, protective and lovable family man. He loved and lived life to the full.

"He was the funniest man and his laugh was infectious."

Norwich Evening News: Dean Allsop who was stabbed to death near his home in Primrose Crescent, Thorpe St AndrewDean Allsop who was stabbed to death near his home in Primrose Crescent, Thorpe St Andrew (Image: Facebook)

The funeral service was held at Colney Wood near Norwich last week.

Norwich Evening News: Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood.Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood. (Image: Gareth Matey)

Miss Newell thanked Dove and Daisy Funerals for an "amazing service" and said "the whole day was just beautiful".

Norwich Evening News: Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood.Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood. (Image: Gareth Matey)

She said: "It really did make the whole experience a comfort to see Dean given the loveliest of send offs."

Norwich Evening News: Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood.Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood. (Image: Gareth Matey)

The funeral service took place after restrictions were lifted on the number of people able to attend, meaning it was packed with family and friends.

Norwich Evening News: Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood.Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood. (Image: Gareth Matey)

Among those attending was Mr Allsop's mother Jill, 61, from Lincolnshire.

Norwich Evening News: Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood.Pictures taken of the funeral service for Dean Allsop at Colney Wood. (Image: Gareth Matey)

She said: "I can't believe Dean has gone. My heart is shattered and our family is truly broken.

"We miss him so much. He was a big part of our lives.

"My life will never be the same."

She said Mr Allsop's death had "affected so many people's lives".

But she said they were a "strong family" and would "get through this together".

Norwich Evening News: The scene in Primrose Crescent, Thorpe St Andrew after Dean Allsop was fatally stabbedThe scene in Primrose Crescent, Thorpe St Andrew after Dean Allsop was fatally stabbed (Image: Archant 2021)

As previously reported Mr Allsop's family paid tribute to the father-of-three following his death last month.

Mr Allsop, a roadworker with a love of motorbikes, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Home Office post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest.

Norwich Evening News: Primrose Cresent, Thorpe St Andrew where Dean Allsop was fatally attackedPrimrose Cresent, Thorpe St Andrew where Dean Allsop was fatally attacked (Image: Archant 2021)

James Crosbie, 47, of Primrose Crescent, has been charged with Mr Allsop's murder and is facing trial in December.

Crosbie, who is also charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm and three counts of possessing an offensive weapon, is due in court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 16.