'Monday was the day our lives were turned upside down... our hearts are broken and will remain forever so'

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The family of a grandfather murdered at a house on Fallowfield have paid a moving tribute to a 'gentle giant'. Detectives say 64-year-old widower Fintan McDwer suffered fatal injuries 'caused by a sharp instrument' during a violent assault.

His body was found at a house on Platt Lane at 8.50am on Monday. In a tribute to Fintan, his family have said in a moving statement released today (Thursday): "Monday 1 July was the day that we lost our dad, grandad, brother and uncle and our lives have since been turned upside down.

Our whole family is grieving the loss of Fintan. Our hearts are broken and will remain forever so, but the love we learned from Fintan will give us the strength to try and move forwards in our life without him. READ MORE: 'He was a special person, with a heart of gold...' tributes pour in for lad who died in horror car crash "Fintan was our own gentle giant, with a calm and reassuring presence.

He had the most wonderful, soft, Irish lilt. He was a true gentleman, had a wonderful sense of humour, and always had a twinkle in his eye. "Fintan lost his beloved wife, Tracy, 20 years ago and she would be so proud of Fintan for the way he brought up his family.