Police have made a murder arrest after a man was stabbed to death in Tyldesley.
Thomas Williamson, described by his family as 'caring, supportive and honest', was found with multiple stab wounds on Charles Street at around 1.30am on September 25 last year.
The 30-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation was launched and so far, five people have been arrested in connection with his death.
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Police said the latest arrest in the 'incredibly complex investigation' came yesterday, when detectives arrested a 19-year-old man in the Astley area.
He was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted robbery.
He has since been released on bail, GMP said.
Police have now renewed their appeal for information, urging anyone with any information or any footage of the incident, to come forward.
Detective Inspector Nicola McCulloch of GMP's Major Incident Team said: "Our team are committed to establishing all the facts in what has been an incredibly complex investigation but I'm pleased to say that we have now made an additional arrest in connection with Thomas' death.
"Although this investigation is progressing I would urge anyone who may have information or footage that could assist us and our investigation to get in touch with police as soon as you can.
"Any information, no matter how insignificant you feel it might be, could be a vital part of our enquiries and ensure we identify the responsible person or persons."
Following Thomas's death, his family paid an emotional tribute to him.
In a statement released through GMP they said: "He was always honest and trustworthy, sometimes too honest.
"He knew how to make you laugh with his sense of humour and through difficult times, he was caring and supportive.
"He would often keep himself to himself but had recently joined the gym and bought a lovely puppy called Bandit.
"He loved the dog and the dog loved him. He enjoyed going for a walk with him which lifted his spirits, and now this simple everyday occurrence we took for granted is gone.
"Everyone who knew Tom had a story of how kind and brutally honest he could be, which made us all laugh. He touched their hearts with his vulnerability.
"His dad and younger sister are devastated at losing Tom, and they will miss him forever and feel robbed of the time they will not get to spend with him.
"The world will be a much smaller and duller place without you in it, Tom.
"Anyone who knew you will understand the heart-wrenching pain that we are feeling and it will never be the same again without you.”
You can send information to GMP through the online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP21L18-PO1, by calling the Major Incident team on 0161 856 6777, or by using the LiveChat service on the website, www.gmp.police.uk quoting log number 280 of 25/09/202.
