The killer responsible for the death of a 'beloved brother' in a brutal golf club attack is still walking the streets more than two years later.
Terrence Dunn, known as Terry, was attacked by a person wielding a golf club whilst walking down Wapshare Road in Norris Green.
The 49-year-old spent 10 weeks in Aintree hospital receiving treatment for his injuries and went through numerous operations lasting 50 hours after he suffered a ruptured spleen and many broken bones, including his leg and arm.
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But after leaving hospital the former scaffolder suffered medical complications as a result of the beating and died just over three months after the assault on September 24, 2019.
The suspect was challenged by a passer-by and then ran off down a cut-through onto Kilrea Close, possibly making off down the loop line.
He is described as white, 5ft 7in, in his 20s and wearing dark clothing with a hood up.
After the attack three men, aged 27, 28 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of murder and a 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, and all were released on bail.
They all remain under investigation.
Detectives are continuing their search for a man, believed to be in his 70s, a witness, who walked past the man holding the golf club but is yet to come forward.
In a statement on the two year anniversary of Mr Dunn's attack, Detective Chief Inspector Siobhan Gainer said: “We share the determination of Terry’s family in finding answers to who was responsible for his death.
"Two years on from the attack will be an especially difficult day, although we know the pain of losing him has stayed with them every day since.
“Terry was a well-known and liked member of the Norris Green community, but for some reason he was specifically targeted.
"We suspect the offender may have had a grudge against him and was trying to send a strong message by attacking him, although this tragically led to his death some months later.
"If you have heard anything locally about this and not come forward, we need to hear from you – any information, however small it may seem, could prove crucial for our enquiries.
"We are also continuing our search for another man, believed to be in his 70s, who we think may live locally and would have passed the man carrying a golf club (as seen on CCTV) on the day of the assault.
“Could this have been you or do you know who it is? It is crucial if you know who this witness is, or if this was you, that you speak to us.
"Even if you do not remember the incident, but you are the person pictured, please come forward so we can continue piecing together what happened.
“We are determined to find the person responsible for Mr Dunn’s death and put them before the courts. His family deserve to know who is responsible for his death and we are committed to seeking justice for them.”
An inquest into the former scaffolders death was unlawfully killed and senior coroner Andre Rebello said that Mr Dunn died as a result of the injuries sustained in the attack.
Mr Dunn died at his friend James Kelly's home on Larkhill Lane where he had earlier been enjoying a drink and was "laughing and joking" hours earlier, Liverpool Coroner's Court heard.
The pals had watched Bullseye on the TV and Mr Dunn had started coughing, commenting how some cider had "gone down the wrong hole."
At about 6pm, on September 24, the former taxi driver started sweating and complaining of chest pains, and said he would "get his head down," before lying down on the sofa.
But later, when Mr Kelly realised his friend had not moved for some time, he attempted to revive him without success.
A post mortem examination was carried out by pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers who discovered the lack of mobility to Mr Dunn's shattered legs, from the attack, had led to deep vein thrombosis and blood clotting.
A cause of death was given of pulmonary thromboembolism due to left iliofemoral vein thrombosis due to immobility and a left tibia and fibula fracture due to the assault.
In a tribute given to The ECHO by Mr Dunn's sister, Sarah, she said: "Terry was a good man with a big heart and we'd become very close.
"He'd fallen on some hard times, but that didn't make him a different person, he had a heart of gold.
"There's no reason for such a brutal attack on a man just going about his day, and who was well-liked in the community.
"Terry was a few weeks off 50, but he'll forever by 49.
"It's mind-boggling he's been targeted like this."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 19100319269 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
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