THE family of murder victim Simon Clark have said the past six months have been 'the most destroying any family could suffer.’

Mr Clark was stabbed to death in September last year at Grove Caravan Park, Pendine.

Steven Baxter was today sentenced to life in prison for his murder.

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Jeffrey Ward also appeared in court and was found not guilty.

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Mr Clark’s family described him as a deeply caring and loving father to Jemma and his two sons.

Below is a full statement from his family.

The full statement from Simon Clark's family

"The past six months since the news of the fatal attack on Simon have been the most destroying any family could suffer.

"Simon was a deeply caring and loving father to Jemma and his two sons aged 12 and 9.

"He loved life and lived it in his own way, always caring and supportive to all his friends, especially those needing extra support to deal with illness and disability, he was a Samaritan to all.

"He cared a great deal about life and despised 'man’s inhumanity to man' - which is constantly in the lives of those unable to protect, or speak for themselves, especially innocent children.

"He told us often ‘I am the richest man in the world because Jemma and my boys are my precious treasures.’

"He was so very proud when Jemma and Tim presented him over the past three years with two beautiful grandchildren.

"His family, his partner and all his friends, cannot believe the evil gesture that has taken Simon from us.

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"We are all extremely grateful to Dyfed-Powys Police for their unfailing diligence in the pursuit of both Simon's perpetrators.

"Their liaison team have supplied the 'strength' that is taken from any family, in such a callous way, no justice can ever replace a life.

"No punishment can subdue the burden of grief that all Simon’s family and friends now have to carry.

"It would not make this statement complete without our gratitude to the prosecuting council that kept us informed of every move in this dreadful trial.

"Their professional expertise, increased our respect and hopes day by day.

"Their combined strength and perseverance against callous lies, continuous diversions and one of even total arrogance from the accused gave us the constant hope of justice for Simon.