Friends have paid tribute to Carlton man Tony Fisher after he was stabbed to death in a suspected break-in at his home.
Detectives are hunting the 58-year-old’s killer and believe he may have been targeted by thieves who thought he had cash stashed in the house.
David Laing, a family friend who laid flowers outside the house in Coningswath Road, said: “I’ve known Tony and the family for 30 years – I can’t believe it’s happened, it’s a big shock to everyone.
“Tony was a great friend, Yom as we’d like to know him, he was just a great friend for many years. Yom kept himself to himself, he was a working class fella looking forward to his retirement.
“We always used to go out on a Friday night having drinks and jokes, Tony was one of the main guys, a great friend, it’s a sad loss.
“This could happen to anybody, it’s the world we live in today. I’m just sad to say it just happened to be Tony.”
Neighbours in the quiet residential area, yesterday reacted with shock to the murder.
Mr Fisher was found dead by his son on Saturday afternoon.
People have also left messages of condolence and sympathy on Facebook.
Scott Hoyland wrote: “Know this family quite well and went to school with his son, total shock this has happened, thoughts are with him and the rest of the family. RIP Anthony, fly high.”
Sophie Stevenson wrote: “Thinking of his poor family at such a sad time, I hope you all get the answers you’re looking for soon xx.”
Veronica Murden said: “R.I.P hope they catch who done this x.”
Police said today that they are looking to retrace Mr Fisher’s final steps and are focusing on Friday evening.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious on Coningswath Road between 10:30pm and 11pm is asked to call police on 101.
