Tributes have poured in for a young man who was killed in his own home.
On Sunday evening a 36-year-old man was attacked by intruders in his Kirkby home.
He has since been named locally as Thomas Edmunds, as neighbours paid touching tributes to him.
He was described by locals as a neighbour who kept himself to himself and had moved to Clorain Road from north Liverpool about 18 months ago.
Merseyside Police said three people have since been arrested in connection with Mr Edmunds death.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "A Home Office Post Mortem has confirmed that he died of asphyxiation. It is believed to be a targeted attack, as the victim and offenders are understood to be known to each other.
"A 38-year-old man from Old Swan has now been arrested on suspicion of murder, and taken to a police station for questioning. Two men arrested yesterday, aged 32 and 34, remain in custody."
Tributes have since been paid to Mr Edmunds on social media.
James Anthony said: "So sad , RIP Edmo"
Several people also commented on the ECHO's article about Mr Edmunds, offering their sympathies.
One person wrote: "Poor Scouse Tommy, RIP."
Another wrote: "Such a terrible tragedy, thoughts are with his loved ones, may he rest in peace."
One persona added: "God bless him, RIP."
One woman told the ECHO: "Tommy wasn't a loud bloke, he kept himself to himself and just got on with things.
"I would often say hello to him as he went past.
"I can't believe this has happened, killed in your own home.
"It was a Sunday night, after 10pm, he should have been safe."
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Another said: "Tommy hasn't lived here too long, but he was never any bother.
"He's lived at the house with his family, we're devastated for them."
Police rushed to the scene on Sunday night following reports intruders have gone inside the address.
They left a short time later, leaving Mr Edmunds seriously injured inside with a head injury.
He was taken to hospital where he died, on Monday morning.
