TRIBUTES PAID BY FAMILY OF MAN STABBED TO DEATH IN SALE

At 11.10pm on Thursday 20 July 2017, police were called to Royton Avenue to reports that a man had been stabbed. 

Officers attended and found a 34-year-old man with a stab wound to his neck. 

First aid was administered by officers at the scene before he was taken to hospital where he sadly later died as a result of his wounds. 

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been bailed (Saturday 22 July 2017) pending further enquiries.

In a touching tribute his mother Janet and his sister Emma have released the following statements.

His mother, Janet Grimshaw, said:

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"My son, Mike, was the most caring, patient and gentle person. A rock not only to his family, but to his many friends. He adored his daughter Erin and cherished the time spent with her. 

“I cannot put into words how much my heart is broken and the sorrow I feel for his daughter, sister, niece, nephew, partner and her family, my extended family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed." 

 

His sister, Emma Grimshaw, said:

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"Our hearts are heavy with the loss of my amazing brother and fantastic uncle to my heartbroken children. 

“Mike has been my rock since the loss of my dad and I cannot imagine how life is going to be without him, he filled our lives with love and laughter and I am so proud to be able to say that he was my brother.   

“I cannot find the words to explain how much he means to me but there will not be a day that goes by that he will not be missed."   

 

Anyone with information should contact 0161 856 777 quoting reference number 2327 of 20/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.