The Advertiser has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes for John William Carroll, 62, who sadly passed away today (August 10) after battling with life-threatening injuries.

He was assaulted outside the Tesco Extra store on River Way at around 9.18pm on July 29.

A kind-hearted Andover resident has set up a fundraiser to help John's family. You can contribute to the fundraiser here.

Family, friends and members of the community can leave their tributes and condolences or share memories of John below.