Police renewed their appeal for information eight weeks after a man was left to die in an Old Trafford park.

Headley Barry Thomas, or Barry, was rushed to hospital on the afternoon of September 12 after he was discovered with head injuries next to a bench in Penn Park.

Around 20 days later, on October 2, Barry succumbed to these head injuries. His heartbroken family described him as 'a caring man with a huge heart to match'.

Detectives started an investigation, with a man and woman arrested and bailed.

But eight weeks later, police are still in need of information about the incident.

On Monday, officers distributed leaflets and posters in Penn Park in an attempt to assist people's memories.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "This is a very busy park and we are confident there must be someone who saw Barry prior to the assault, or indeed, even witnessed the assault.

"It was at a time of day when there was plenty of footfall in the park, with school and college pupils and people going about their daily business. So, we know for a fact September 12 was no different.

"We are encouraging anyone who may have seen Barry, or indeed the bike he was seen riding prior to the assault eight weeks ago, to come forward and speak to us. You can do this in complete confidence and we will treat the information you provide sensitively.

"Barry’s family are trying to make sense of what happened to him and are desperately searching for answers. It is our wish to be able to provide them with the information they need to be able to come to terms with Barry’s death and begin the grieving process.

"So if you were in or around Penn Park on September 12 between 12 noon and 3pm, please get in touch with us. You may not know you have seen anything, but the information you provide may be the key to solving this senseless and violent crime.

"If we can find out where Barry’s bike went after the attack, then this could also provide us with answers to some of the questions that we have."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 1995, or to use an online portal.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. Jack is the reporter for The Messenger and covers anything and everything from within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

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