Murdered son was a "born entertainer" say Lancashire family

James Todd, 27, was found stabbed to death in a Clayton-Le-Moors flat

The family of a man who was stabbed to death in a Lancashire flat has paid tribute to a "born entertainer".

James Todd's badly decomposed body was found at a house on Rutland Close, Clayton Le Moors on 27th September.

A post mortem examination revealed that the 27-year-old had died from a single stab wound to the heart.

Mr Todd's relatives today (TUES) described him as the "life and soul" of any family occasion

Osbourne and Christine Todd, from Irlam, Manchester, who adopted James said: "James was a born entertainer, the life and soul of any family occasion.

"He loved being the centre of attention, he had many friends and enjoyed being around his family and friends.

"James was very caring, especially to young people regardless of who they were.

"He was a unique young man who lived life as he wanted to.

"He was a great joker and will be very much missed by all his family and friends. Everyone is shocked and devastated at this loss.”

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