- Andres Pancha, 45, was fishing at Frankston Pier.
- He was allegedly murdered by a homeless man.
A father-of-three who was stabbed to death on a Victorian pier has been remembered as a “true gentleman”.
Andres Pancha, 45, was fishing off Frankston Pier in the state’s south-east in the early hours of Saturday morning when he was allegedly attacked by homeless man Forrest Stevenson, 36.
Police say the Filipino father from North Cranbourne did not know his alleged attacker.
Mr Pancha’s friend and former colleague Lee Seddon took to social media to pay tribute to the much-loved fisherman.
“I had the pleasure of working and sailing with Andres Pancha on the Iron Chieftain. He was a true gentleman. He loved fishing and his young family,” he said.
“It is very shocking to know that he was taken so young and in such a terrible way. Favorable winds and calm seas.
Another family friend said he had recently spoken to Mr Pancha and that “so far nothing.”
‘Still young and already gone, RIP Andrés Pancha. We will miss you,’ said Tc Cor Glover.
Filipino father-of-three Andres Pancha (pictured) was allegedly stabbed to death at Frankston Pier on Saturday morning.
Andrés Pancha, 45, was fishing at the Frankston pier, in the southeast of the state, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Pancha visited the popular fishing spot once or twice a week.
Stevenson was arrested shortly after the alleged murder on Frankston beach.
Police were called to the scene following reports of an assault when they found Mr Pancha unconscious.
Stevenson was arrested on a nearby beach shortly after the alleged attack.
Police said the two men do not know each other.
Stevenson has no fixed address and promotes himself on social media as an amateur artist who tattoos his own body.
He appeared at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Sunday wearing a disposable mask and a black T-shirt.
Stevenson followed the court proceedings closely and seemed lucid.
Homicide squad lead detective Kate Lynch told the court police needed 12 weeks to compile a summary of evidence.
The process normally takes six weeks, but the court was told an extension was necessary to complete pathology and DNA testing reports.
Stevenson was remanded in custody until November 6.
Magistrate Marc Sargent told the court the defendant needed immediate medical attention to make his custody “more comfortable”.
“The nurse will see you today as soon as possible,” she told Stevenson.
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