Tributes pour in for 21-year-old with 'kind heart' as Old Trafford murder investigation continues

Tributes have been paid to a 21-year-old man with a 'kind heart' at the centre of a murder investigation in Old Trafford.

Salah Eldin Adam was tragically killed in a 'targeted' incident on Kings Road on Wednesday night (May 31). Police were initially called to a 'disturbance' at a house at around 7.45pm.

Mr Adam suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

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Tributes are now being paid to Mr Adam, with a fundraising page set up following his death. On the page, he was described as having a 'kind heart and sincere character'.

A message read: "It is with a heavy and broken heart we share this message. Our beloved brother, Salah, has returned to his lord. Salah was a brother loved and respected by all those around him due to his kind heart and sincere character.

"He was paving a righteous path for himself and actively exerting his efforts to become closer to Allah SWT."

Tributes have also been paid to Mr Adam on social media. One woman wrote: "Rest in perfect peace Salah. You'll b forever missed."

Another said: "This is so sad. RIParardise, condolences to ur family an friends xx". You can donate to the Go Fund Me page here.

On Thursday (June 1), a cordon remained in place around two houses as forensic officers scoured the scene for evidence. Shocked residents woke to find their street swarming with police as others were seen hugging and comforting each other.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Marc Foster said: “We want our presence to be a reassuring one to those who live in the area and are worried about the incident that