Merseyside Police were called to an address on Church Walk, Bootle on Wednesday 22nd November after reports of a stabbing.
Gerard Hand was taken to hospital where he later died.
The 44-year-old’s family have paid tributes, describing him as ”generous and kind” and ”full of life.”
Gerrard’s family told Merseyside Police: “Gerrard was fun-loving and full of life. People who knew Gerard have fond memories and stories to tell.
“He was a larger-than-life character who loved to be around his friends and family. Gerard was happy to share a word with anyone he met. Gerard was generous and kind, he would open his door to others during the more difficult times of his life.
”Gerard didn’t deserve his life to be taken from him in this way, and will never be forgotten by the family, friends and daughter he has been taken from.”
Merseyside Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23001172520.
