TRIBUTES have been paid to a student found dead outside a block of flats.
Detectives launched a murder inquiry after the body of David Brown, 24, was found in a garden on Chorlton Road, Hulme, on Friday.
He lived in the street where he died, but originally came from Burnley.
A Home Office post mortem examination has confirmed he died as a result of a stab wound to his left leg.
His family said today: “David was a fun-loving son, who enjoyed life to the full.
“Although he was a quiet person, he had lots of friends.
“He had aspired to go and live in Spain to teach English, and had just enrolled to learn Spanish so he could achieve his dream.
“We are devastated about what has happened and will miss him more than we can say.”
Detectives are continuing to investigate David’s death and have launched an appeal for witnesses.
His body was discovered just after 7.30am. Police cordoned off the scene and forensic officers examined the area.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said officers from the Major Incident Team are following a number of lines of inquiry.
Anyone with information should call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4343 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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Kevin From Hulme (22/09/2007 at 21:08)
are thoughts are with the Brown Family in these sad circumstances, from Hulme Residents
R.I.P David.
Mary Tysoe, salford (22/09/2007 at 22:36)
Angry, Burnley (23/09/2007 at 09:08)
I am not a forgiving person and I will never forgive the pure sum who have done this to a genuine nice man.
David never made any enemies, he was a quiet thoughtful person who wanted to help others.
I just have one wish in my life now, that I could come face-to-face with his murderer(s)
I cannot come to terms that my son was stabbed and left to die all alone bleeding the death, scared!
Peter Brown
Matt Hulme, Hulme (23/09/2007 at 13:16)
I truly hope those responsible are brought to justice for this terrible crime and that the streets of Hulme are made safer.
Agnes from Hulme (23/09/2007 at 13:31)
Matt Steeper, Hulme. Manchester (23/09/2007 at 14:00)
I have lived with David for nearly 2 years and he was a great guy and had so many plans for his future, i can only imagine what his parents are feeling.
I want to thank all our neighbours and friends for their support.
I guess i dont know what else to say, i have so much going on in my mind but dont know how to express myself right now.
Nick_Manchester, Hulme, Manchester (23/09/2007 at 15:30)
My heart goes out to his family and all his friends who are hurting at this tragic loss.
Dominic Cuomo, Hulme, Manchester (23/09/2007 at 15:46)
I pray that the person(s) who took him away from us so tragically will be caught, thrown into jail for the rest of his life.
David, keep smiling and caring, have a WKD Blue for me and keep an eye on us all,as loosing you has devastated us beyond compare.
Untill we meet again my dear friend.
Always Dominic
Chris Evans (23/09/2007 at 19:20)
Mr Manchester (23/09/2007 at 19:21)
Sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP David.
laggymanc, sale, manchester (24/09/2007 at 01:10)
R.I.P David, i will miss you every day!
Liam x
Jo (24/09/2007 at 10:54)
Jo
Gareth Miller (24/09/2007 at 11:53)
G. Routledge (24/09/2007 at 11:55)
As representative of Shawgreen Tenants and Residents association in Hulme, these condolences are shared by everyone in our area. Such a sad loss of life indeed and let's make sure this never happens again.
Glenn Routledge
Vice-Chair, Shawgreen TARA, Hulme.
David Heesom, Stockport (24/09/2007 at 21:56)
From all your friends and colleagues at WH Smith, Sale.
Noreen Moore-U.S.A. (25/09/2007 at 00:24)
Susan Hook (25/09/2007 at 21:29)
Rest in peace David.
Lots of love
Auntie Susan, Peter, Emma and Daniel.
firetrap_lad, Hulme (26/09/2007 at 09:02)
I would like to send my Sympathy and condolences to his family and friends!!
Another young life lost for no reason, I hope the murderer(s) are found quickly and if any one knows who it is I hope they contact the police now!!!
carl x
Kitty McKeever (26/09/2007 at 22:24)
You are all in my prayers.
Aunt Kitty
Ireland
Julie Smyth - Ireland, Ireland (26/09/2007 at 22:33)
My sympathies to my cousin Sylvia (Davids Mum) and his sister Zoe, I can only imagine how you are feeling right now. Also to the extended family who are going through this tragic time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
R.I.P. David.
Your Irish Cousin Julie
John McKeever (26/09/2007 at 22:41)
You are in our prayers,
God Bless
cousin John and family, Annmarie, John-Luke, Justin & Anna-Lucia
Nigel in Hulme, Hulme (26/09/2007 at 22:52)
Please accept my heartfelt commiseration and best wishes, Nigel Woodcock.
Sylvia Stansfield, Burnley (27/09/2007 at 17:27)
David you were so precious to me. I was proud to have you as my son.
You lit up my life.
You worked so hard to achieve your dreams & ambitions, just starting a new chapter in your life.
Now your life has been cruelly snuffed out by some as yet, face less monster.
HE MUST BE FOUND AND MADE TO PAY.
The days go by, the sun shines, it has no right! The sunshine has been taken away from my life.
I hope there is a heaven & you are happy there.
One day I will follow i your footsteps & be with you again.
Till then - God bless you.
All my love
Forever
Mum X
Sylvia Stansfield, Burnley (27/09/2007 at 17:34)
Davids life has been cruelly & ruthlessly taken away.
He walked home after a night out to save some moneytowards his dream of moving to Spain.
If only he hadn't bought his last drink & used this money for a taxi home.
It should be safe to walk on the street.
Sadly it isn't.
Protect yourself, protect your family.
Do not put yourself in the same vunerable position as my David did, walking home in the dark.
I'm left to greave for my son.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
let there be no more.
Davids mum
CATHIE, YORKSHIRE (27/09/2007 at 17:40)
May all other young people and students take heed from this incident - take care - protect yourselves and stay together especially until this evil person is caught.