A man found dead at a house in Salford - sparking a murder investigation - has been named by police as Andrew Wishart.
Officers were called to reports of an assault on Agecroft Road in Swinton at around 9.10pm on Tuesday evening (February 1).
Emergency services tragically pronounced a man dead at the scene.
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Two men - aged 43 and 46 - were arrested and police have launched a murder investigation.
Andrew’s family has now paid tribute to him in a statement issued via Greater Manchester Police.
His loved ones described him as a ‘doting father’ and a ‘loving partner’.
His parents said: “Our family are shocked at the sudden and tragic death of Andrew.
“We are at this time grieving as a family and we appeal to any persons with any information that can assist the police with the investigation into his death.
"He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Andrew gained his angel wings far too soon.
"Andrew Jan Wishart; A doting father to Jay, Dear brother to Graeme, Loving partner to Caroline, Brother in law to Sarah, Loving uncle to Milly and Megan, Great Cousin and Nephew to all the family.
"R.I.P Andrew, we loved you so much."
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information on the incident to come forward.
Information can be shared with police via 0161 856 6377 quoting 2878 of 01/02/22, or here.
Alternatively, information can be shared with the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
