Family make direct appeal after 'adored' son dies

His family faced the cameras at Greater Manchester Police Headquarters to directly ask the person responsible for the attack to come forward. His brother Richard also asked the public not to shield a killer. Elaine Hart, Robert's mother spoke of her loss reading out her Mother's day card in an emotional plea for information.

Police describe the offender as a mixed heritage male, aged in his late 20's and around 6ft 1 tall. He has a muscular build and short, dark hair which was shaved at the sides. He was also wearing shorts and a blue, bomber-style jacket with the letter 'A' in white on the front. An E-fit has been issued by officers.

The whole family have spoken of Robert as an 'awesome' person who was loved by all including his nieces and nephews who called him 'Uncle Bob'. Anyone with information can call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.