Dozens of loving tributes have been left beside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Wigan in memory of a tragic 22-year-old.
When Matthew Dutton went missing, last seen on Belle Greene Lane, Ince, at around 10pm on Sunday, August 23, authorities launched a widespread search of the area.
But, a few days later on Thursday, August 27, police announced that they had found a body.
In the days that followed an enormous pile of balloons, cards and flowers appeared at the canal's edge as friends, family and neighbours said their final goodbyes to 'Dutty'.
And, at the side of the canal, near Rose Street, people have left messages for him and his family.
"Fly high Matt," one card read.
"A lovely, friendly lad, always smiling. Gone too soon."
Another said: "Sleep tight and fly with the angels, thoughts with family and friends at this sad time."
One note, left beside a bunch of flowers, added: "RIP Matthew. You'll be missed by everybody.
"I will miss your happy smile every time I saw you."
Matthew's death led to an outpouring of grief online, with his sister Lisa paying tribute to the 'caring' and 'devoted' family man.
She said: "The outpouring of love and support that the family have received has been overwhelming.
"Matthew Dutton was the most amazing brother, son, grandson, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend that anyone could have wanted.
"Everyone who knew him knew how much he could annoy and torment but I was privileged to know the kind caring side, who was completely devoted to his nephews and they absolutely adored him.
"Words cannot express how deeply heartbroken the whole family are, all our lives will forever be missing his shining smile and I'd give anything to have him here telling me a dodgy joke or raiding the cupboards."
