The friends and family of a Melbourne man murdered in Sweden have paid tribute to a ‘beautiful, fine young man’.
Kai Foley was found clinging to life in a public place in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 20 after being stabbed in a crime which has baffled local authorities.
The 30-year-old was discovered at Odins Square in the early hours of the morning and was taken to hospital with spinal and abdominal injuries, where he later died, according to the ABC.
Kai Foley (Pictured) was found clinging to life in a public place in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 20 after being stabbed in a crime which has baffled local authorities
The 30-year-old (pictured with his girlfriend) was discovered at Odins Square in the early hours of the morning and was taken to hospital with spinal and abdominal injuries, where he later died, according to the ABC
Devastated family members and friends have mourned the shock death of the former disability support worker.
‘Kai’s family and many friends are devastated at the loss of a very special, beautiful, fine young man,’ a relative said in a statement.
‘A private memorial service for Kai’s family and friends will be held in the coming weeks. Details will be posted on Kai’s FB page.’
Friend Kira Kosh also took to social media to pay tribute to Mr Foley.
‘My heart is so so sad for his family and his Swedish girl friend he was living with,’ she said.
‘Never forget your smile, you ate like a horse and loved hip hop more then anyone I have ever met. You were the most gentle giant.’
Mr Foley was found stabbed in Odins Square in Gothenberg, Sweden (pictured)
Investigators are now struggling to piece together his last hours and are at a loss as to why Mr Foley would be targeted.
His wallet had not been taken and police do not believe any personal effects were missing from his person.
Mr Foley had no criminal background and had only recently moved to the Swedish city to be with his girlfriend.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the family of Mr Foley.
‘At this stage there is an investigation going under way. We won’t go into specific details,’ Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said.
‘The family has been informed.’