Michael Freshwater death: Partner's plea over killing
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Michael Freshwater was found stabbed to death at a flat in Southampton on 29 April
The partner of a man found stabbed to death at his flat has urged the public to come forward with information.
Jenny Downey, described Michael Freshwater, 49, as the "perfect gentleman" and said she "still can't accept" his death.
He was found dead at his flat in Westridge Road, Southampton, on 29 April.
To date 12 arrests have been made in connection with Mr Freshwater's death, but no-one has yet been charged.
'Pain never ends'
In an emotional appeal, Ms Downey said: "Micky was the love of my life, my rock, my best friend, my world, my everything. I will never stop missing him or loving him.
"I feel so lost without him and the pain never ends. I still can't accept he's gone."
Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible.
Ms Downey added: "I just want to know what happened and get justice for something that is so, so cruel."
Hampshire Constabulary said it is believed there was a dispute at the property before Mr Freshwater's body was discovered.
Details of the arrests:
Boy, 16, from Kent arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to supply class A drugs - bailed until 21 June
Boy 17, from London arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to supply class A drugs - bailed until 12 July
Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of murder and supplying heroin
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and conspiracy to supply class A drugs - bailed until 5 July
Woman, 23, arrested on suspicion of two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs - bailed until 6 July
Man, 24, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and assisting an offender - bailed until 6 July
Man, 25, from Hampshire, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice - has since been eliminated from enquiries.
Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder - bailed until 2 August
Man, 26, charged with perverting the course of justice - remanded in custody
Woman, 30, from Southampton, arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice - bailed until 10 June
Man, 34, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender - bailed until July 7
Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder - later released without charge
Man, 43, from Southampton, arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs - bailed until 5 July