THE WIFE of a father of three who died after suffering head injuries during a late-night attack, has paid tribute to her 'childhood sweetheart'.

Mohammed Rasheed, 50, died in hospital two days after being found unconscious in the Goswell Hill service road in Windsor at 2am.

A statement released by his wife and family via Thames Valley Police today, Wednesday, said: “My husband Ishan was my childhood sweetheart and was taken away on September 12, nine days before his 51st Birthday.

“Ishan was a proud Sri Lankan who had lived in Wembley, London, for nine years and was a hard working law abiding citizen.

“He always had a smile on his face and was the life and soul of the party. He made an impact to everyone he met including family, friends, colleagues and strangers.

“A memorial still stands for Ishan where candles have been burning for two months. I have been going to Windsor twice a week with the help of my friends to where Ishan took his last steps and his presence is strongly felt by everyone who visits there."

The statement added: “He leaves behind three wonderful children who he was a great father to and is truly missed by all.“The impact of losing Ishan is indescribable beyond words.

“Our lives have changed forever, I miss Ishan every second of every minute of every day, and it leaves a deep dark hole which burns inside me.”

  • Ashley Ball, 28, of Wheatsheaf Lane and Kirk Bentley, 31, of Church Street, both Staines were charged with manslaughter earlier this month and are due in court on December 12.