Police investigating murder of man offering £50,000 reward for catching his killer 23 years after his death

Police investigating the brutal murder of a man in Denton in Greater Manchester are offering a £50,000 reward for catching his killer.

Paul McGrath was found dead in his home on 7 April 1997. He'd been stabbed multiple times.

Paul, a keen Manchester United fan and avid bird watcher, had been out drinking with his then partner in Denton the previous evening.

The following morning, the 34-year-old's body was found at the foot of the stairs of his property on Holland Street West when local workmen noticed his door ajar.

Police say Paul was a well-liked man and believe he was targeted due to his acquaintance with others involved in an ongoing dispute.

Paul’s heartbroken sister, Gillian, described her late brother as a ‘decent, caring family man’ as officers from GMP’s Cold Case Unit announced they were carrying out a forensic review of his murder.

The £50,000 reward money is on offer for anyone who comes forward with information that leads to the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Paul in 1997.At the time of his death he lived alone at his home address on Holland Street West, Denton.

Can you help?

• Anyone with information should contact the GMP’s Cold Case Review Unit direct on 0161 856 5978

• Or you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.