Gelson Fernandes, also known as Matchas, died on Tuesday at the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston.

It comes after a robbery at 4am in Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, on Sunday, January 11.

Mr Fernandes was initially taken to the hospital with minor injuries, but his condition then deteriorated, leading to his death.

A second man has been charged after Gelson Fernandes, also known as Matchas, died following a street robbery in Great Yarmouth on January 13 (Image: Facebook)

Osvaldo Semedo, also known as Miguel, 26, of King Street, Great Yarmouth, was initially arrested on suspicion of robbery.

He was taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning, charged with robbery, and appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

He has been remanded into custody and is next due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday.

It has since emerged that on Friday, Cambridgeshire Police arrested another man in his 20s in connection with the incident.

He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. 

Angelo Pereira, 26, of Nelson Road Central, Great Yarmouth, has since been charged on suspicion of robbery and has been remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

A Home Office post-mortem examination for the victim was carried out on Thursday.

Despite this, the cause of death is still inconclusive, and further tests must be carried out to determine why he died.

Paying tribute, friend Nuno Almeida said: “Today I pay tribute to a brilliant man, Matchas Fernandes.

“A devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal friend, and a truly hardworking soul.

“Matchas was loved by everyone who had the privilege to know him. His kindness, strength, and good heart will never be forgotten.”

Police are still working to determine whether or not anyone else was involved in the robbery.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Broadland CID at Norfolk Police via any of the following methods, quoting reference 36/2312/26.