The family of a "beloved son" and father-of-two, who was murdered in his Bushey home, have paid tribute.

On January 23, 2022, Vishal Gohel was robbed, gagged and beaten inside his second-floor flat in Bushey High Street.

Five individuals were sentenced for his killing yesterday (Friday, December 8).

Mr Gohel's family have since released a statement, describing the "wonderful father".

The statement reads: "Our beloved son Vishal was just 44 years old when he was brutally murdered. He was in the prime of his life.

Watford Observer: Mr Gohel was described as a wonderful father.Mr Gohel was described as a wonderful father. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary)

“He was a father and best friend to his two wonderful boys. He was also a son, grandson, brother and friend.

“He was a wonderful father and the damage caused to his young boys by this heinous crime is indescribable.

“We are a very close and joyful family. We did everything together. Vishal was an integral part of our family. Now we have been pitched in a deep pit of grief, doubt and fear."

Watford Observer: Five people have been sentenced for Mr Gohel's murder.Five people have been sentenced for Mr Gohel's murder. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary / Canva)

The family hope that this case will be an example to others.

They continued: “No matter how many years these criminals spend in prison, nothing will make up for our loss, but we are heartened to know that our justice system works.

“We hope this will be an example to other young people that crime never pays. That the only way to achieve your dreams is through hard work, diligence and perseverance just as our beloved Vishal did."

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Mr Gohel's family also thanked Hertfordshire police for their investigation, and the support that the family have received.

The statement continued: “We are immensely grateful for the incredible work of all the police departments, specifically the Major Crime Unit for all they have done. Their investigation of the crime led to swift arrests of the criminals.

“The support we have received from the police has been amazing and we could not have gone through this nightmare without their help and support at every stage. We are eternally grateful. Thank you.”