THE VICTIM of a ‘horrific’ murder that shocked a Mossley community has been named as police hunt the killer.
Tributes have been left at the scene on Riverside after Thomas Campbell was revealed to be the man whose body was found on Sunday.
Now Greater Manchester Police are working around the clock to try and find out who killed the 38-year-old.
After initially being called the property at 10.30am following a report of a concern for the welfare of a man, officers discovered the murder scene.
And dozens of floral messages have been left close to the find, where a cordon was set up.
Specialist officers are supporting the man’s family and the investigation continues to progress.
Detective Inspector Mark Davis, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This was a horrific attack on a man in his home and our thoughts are very much with the family who are understandably distressed and wanting answers.
“A team of detectives has been working around the clock to find those responsible in what we believe at this time to have been a targeted attack.
“A number of lines of enquiry are still being carried out but I would ask anyone with information to come forward – no matter how small it may seem.
“Information, images, video or dashcam footage can be easily submitted to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22G12-PO1 or at our website or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk.
“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”