A “one-of-a-kind” oil worker who was allegedly slain on a Qatari oil rig received tributes.
Robert Robson, 38, is thought to have recently become a father before the Middle East disaster.
He allegedly passed away just before taking off for South Shields, Tyne & Wear.
Family members of the terrible father, including Kirstie Graham, stated in a statement: “Robbie was a brilliant, unique, lovely soul.
“He was a loving partner, dad, son, brother and uncle who was tragically taken too soon.
“He was an irreplaceable friend to many, and Robbie will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.
“As a family, we request privacy at this time.”
Scott Forrest, from Maud, Aberdeenshire, is accused of murdering Robert on the Seafox Burj rig.
It’s alleged he battered him to death with a breathing apparatus tank then tried to hide the body.
When colleague Chris Begley stumbled into the bloodbath he was also attacked and whacked over the head with a pipe.
A friend of said everyone was in shock at what had happened.
He said: “Robbie was just a fantastic guy.
“He was about to come off the rig for a family wedding.
“This was a guy who had everything to live for and everything ahead of him.
“It is beyond tragic. No one deserves this.”
Following the incident in the early hours of Monday, police from Qatar flew out to the rig.
Forrest, 43, might be given the death punishment, according to reports. However, it’s been suggested that Robert’s family might be consulted regarding what should happen to the “murderer.”
It is understood that they may have a voice in whether he is sentenced to life in prison rather than being hanged or shot under Qatari law.
However, the friend continued, “There is without a doubt that it should be a life for a life.
“I’d be extremely surprised if anyone wanted to show any mercy here given what’s happened.
“Everyone is just in total and absolute shock because he was such a brilliant lad.”
After the alleged incident, Chris Begley was taken to the hospital but later discharged and is now at home in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire.
Police are still attempting to put together just what took place.
Law enforcement officials are looking into an incident that happened on December 12 at an offshore facility, according to a representative for Qatar’s Ministry of Interior.
“The incident involved three British nationals working for a contractor company.
“One individual sustained fatal injuries, another was hospitalised and released.
“A third individual has been detained as part of a criminal investigation by the relevant authorities.”
