Man killed in 'brutal' stabbing

Last updated at 14:55 GMT, Wednesday, 2 December 2009

A man has been stabbed to death in what police described as a "brutal attack" at his Greater Manchester home.

The body of Kevin Fielding, 41, who had Asperger's Syndrome and was epileptic, was found at his flat on Cameron Street, Bury, on Monday morning.

He had failed to turn up for a support group outing in Manchester on Friday night and police believe he might have been dead for several days.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Mr Fielding, who was supported by social services and his family, would regularly attend functions supported by social workers, police said.

He was due to attend his support group's Friday night outing to the big wheel in Manchester city centre, but failed to appear.

Greater Manchester Police want to trace anyone who saw Mr Fielding in the days before he was found at 1015 GMT on Monday.

Det Supt Julian Ross said he was a "completely innocent victim".

"There is no clear motive for this brutal attack.

"Kevin kept to himself and just got on with his life, but for some reason, someone has chosen to take that life away," said the detective.

"We need to work out Kevin's movements prior to his death and I would ask if anyone has seen him in the last few days to please get in touch.

"Incidents like this are thankfully rare, but that is no comfort for Kevin's friends and family.

"This was a senseless attack on an innocent man and we are working hard to find the person responsible but we need the public's help."

Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team have been out in the area to provide reassurance and support to the community.

Detectives are continuing to question the arrested man.