The family of a "devoted dad" have paid tribute to him after he was stabbed to death.

Tyron Riley, aged 31, was stabbed in Clarendon Park in Salford on Monday night, at around midnight.

His family, including his mother Nicola, paid tribute to him.

In a statement they said: “Tyron Grech Riley known as Taz was a very much-loved son, dad, grandson and brother, our hearts are in a million pieces. 

“You were a devoted dad, super talented builder and could turn your hand to anything, you loved nothing more than sending us a million and one photos of the job from start to finish and always said 'I’m ace me aren’t a' we were always so proud.  

“We will always remember the good times, your huge cheeky smile and your great sense of humour. 

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“Taz I’m so sorry this has happened to you, my heart is aching so much, you will be missed deeply.

“Sleep tight son “love ya.”

No arrests have been made as Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector David Moores, said: “We are continuing to appeal for information to bring Tyron’s family the justice they yearn.

“Specialist officers will continue to support them through this devastating time.

“A team of detectives are working around the clock to conduct enquiries to piece together a full picture of the events leading up to Tyron’s death.”

DCI Moores added: “Officers are visibly patrolling the area and if you have any concerns – please come and speak to us.

“If you have any information to assist our investigation, no matter how small, we would like to speak to you or and if you captured anything on phones or on dashcam, please get in touch.”

Officers are gathering evidence from the scene and surrounding area, but are urging people with information, CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage. to contact them.

People with information are being asked to call police via 101 quoting incident 12 of December 27. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been opened to receive information, and you can directly submit images and mobile phone, dash-cam, or doorbell footage here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S50-PO1

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.