A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Tyron Riley has been released pending further investigation, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
Tyron, a 31-year-old builder and dad known as 'Taz', was found dead shortly after midnight on December 27 in Clarendon Park in Salford. Police said he suffered serious injuries 'consistent with a stab wound' and was pronounced dead at the scene, resulting in the launch of a murder investigation.
A teenage male was arrested on suspicion of his murder, police said on Monday (January 2). He has since been released from custody as the murder probe continues, a spokesperson for the force said today.
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Following his death, Tyron's family paid tribute to 'a much-loved son, dad, grandson and brother'. They said they would miss his 'huge cheeky smile' and 'great sense of humour', adding he was a 'super-talented builder' who would be 'missed deeply'.
In a tribute issued through GMP, his mother Nicola and family 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. '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'."
Detectives continue to appeal for information, which can be given by contacting police via 101 quoting incident number 12 of the 27/12/2022. A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has also been set up to receive information, and you can directly submit images and mobile phone, dash-cam, or doorbell footage here: https://orlo.uk/veLon.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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