A man who died suddenly in Ystalyfera on Sunday night has been named by detectives as 50-year-old Raymond Ashley.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Maes Y Darren at around 10.35pm on Sunday - prompting police to launch a murder investigation.
His family have now released a statement via South Wales Police, accredited to his Steven, Kristy and James.
It said: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dad, he will be sadly missed by all of his friends, family, his children and grandchildren, he was a great character and kind to all that knew him.”
The tribute comes after a 48-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman arrested in connection with Mr Ashley's death were released by police under investigation.
Residents in the area reported being shocked by the incident describing Ystalyfera as "usually a really quiet area".
Police have been appealing for anyone who was in the area from 6pm to 10.45pm on Sunday night to come forward.
Anyone with information or any dashcam footage should contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence 119000257001.
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