THE girlfriend of a man murdered in Heaton Park has made an emotional appeal for his killer to come forward.

Robert Hart was attacked at the Parklife Weekender music festival in at around 9.15pm on June 7. The 26-year-old, of Cheshire, died four days later as a result of his injuries.

His partner Gemma Parry was at the festival with Robert, who she affectionately calls Bobby.

Today, Miss Parry, aged 32, said: "As Christmas Day creeps closer, the more I am reminded of what is missing in my life.

"Every Christmas advert, every celebration I see, deepens the sense of loss and heartache that Bobby's death has caused.

"It is absolutely heartbreaking to imagine what Christmas will be like without Bobby, a time which should be filled with his beaming smile, jokes, laughter, warmth and love."

She added: "What really hurts is that the man who attacked my beautiful, kind and selfless partner, the man who took his future away, will get to enjoy his Christmas and New Year with loved ones and friends.

"Could he have a conscience? I cannot imagine he does."

Miss Parry joined police in appealing for the man, or anyone with information about the incident, to come forward by calling police on 101.