Murder arrest after ‘true gentleman’ dies in ‘violent assault’ as family say he will ‘never be forgotten’

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "true gentleman"; died in a "violent assault".

Fintan McDwyer was pronounced dead at a home in Manchester after emergency services were called at 8.50am last Monday.

He had suffered serious and fatal injuries which cops believe were caused by a "sharp instrument";.

Yesterday morning a 30-year-old man from the Longsight area of Manchester was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The man has been taken into custody ahead of questioning by detectives.

Officers believe that a "violent assault" took place at the property in the Fallowfield area where Fintan was found.

They are keen to speak with anyone who saw a man walking in the area of Platt Field Park in Fallowfield or Birchfield Park in Rusholme.

Cops believe the man walked through the parks at 4am and 4.30am dressed in all-black clothing with a balaclava on.

Paying tribute, Fintan's family said: "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.

"There isn't anyone who would say a bad word about Fintan. He was our own gentle giant with a calm and reassuring presence.