Police say Barry Spooner, 74, had been stabbed multiple times and died a 'very violent death'.
Police said Barry Spooner may have been dead for some time before his body was found
Barry Spooner's body was found by police at his flat in Gladstone Street, Nottingham, on Wednesday after concerns were raised about his welfare. They said: "Barry was a kind and gentle man loved by all in our family. He was a great brother and a dear uncle who was taken away far too early. He will be sadly missed by all.
Det Ch Insp Clare Dean said: "It is clear that Barry died a very violent death and we are doing everything we can to find out what happened and who is responsible for this crime.
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