The family of a man who was found dead in the Leeds and Liverpool canal have said he was always "positive" and had the "cheekiest smile which was infectious".
Scott Anderton, 33, was found on Thursday morning in Leigh sparking a murder investigation, led by Greater Manchester Police.
His body was found in the Leeds Liverpool canal on Thursday morning.
In a new full tribute, his devastated family said his "cheeky smile was infectious."
In a tribute they added: "As a family we would like to thank everyone for their support and kind words in what has been the most heartbreaking time of our lives.
“As you can imagine our family are still struggling to come to terms with what has happened and will never understand why someone would want to hurt Scott.
“Scott did not have a bad bone in his body and was genuinely the most caring, loving, kindest person you could meet. The love for his family meant everything to him.
“He made time for anyone he met and would always be there if anyone needed help. Even on the darkest of days Scott was always positive and had the cheekiest smile which was infectious.
“Scott was our kid!
“Our family have been robbed of a son, dad, grandson, brother, nephew and uncle. There is an emptiness which can never be filled and our family will never come to terms with their loss.
“The only comfort we can find in all this madness is knowing that he will finally be at peace with his precious baby girl back in his arms.
"You are truly loved Scott.
"We promise you will never be forgotten and your memory will live on so it's not goodbye forever, our kid, but just goodbye for now.
“You will forever be our diamond in the mud.”
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This morning, police confirmed they had charged three teenagers with murder.
They are Liam Bailey, 18, of Diamond Street, Leigh, and two boys, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
They have been remanded to appear at Manchester Crown Magistrates’ Court today.
Mr Anderton, from Leigh, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post mortem examination revealed Mr Anderton had died after suffering multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma injuries.
A 21-year-old man initially arrested on suspicion of murder has since been released with no further action being taken.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Hopkinson of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said recently: “First and foremost our thoughts remain firmly with the family of the man who very tragically lost his life and we currently have specialist officers providing support to them.
“I would stress that our investigation is continuing at pace to ensure we are able to provide his family with the answers they deserve.
“We will continue to have an increased police presence in the area and encourage anyone with any worries or concerns to speak with officers.
"We’re also continuing to appeal to anyone who has any information, or was in the area on Wednesday night or Thursday morning to make contact with police as a matter of urgency.
"Any information, no matter how big or small, could be crucial to the investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact GMP on 0161 856 9283 quoting log 477 of March 25.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
