Dad killed while fishing a ‘true gentleman’

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.

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.”

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.