Andy Foster, 26, was attacked at an address in Wrekenton on Sunday and later died in hospital, Northumbria Police said.
A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on August 21 has since been released under investigation.
Mr Foster was remembered as “such a kind and funny boy who was so loved by his family and many friends” by his loved ones in a statement released through the police on Friday.
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