The uncle of a man killed in Leicester has appealed for calm and unity following the killing last Thursday.
Antoin Akpom was found injured by police officers in Kent Street and later died.
Sky News understands that Leicestershire Police are investigating whether the killing is linked to a house fire several hours later that left four members of one family dead.
A flower tribute left at the scene for Mr Akpom "Antoin was a loving and devoted father, a hard working young man recognised as a positive role model for all sections of the community," his uncle said at an emotional news conference.
"The memory of his infectious smile and kindness will remain with everyone that knew him.
An innocent life has been lost and the family calls for everyone to keep calm and united and to assist the police with their inquiry so that the people who did this will be brought to justice.
Four members of the Taufiq family died in the fire "He was from a good family. His mother Cheryl is well known for her work in the community and promoting community cohesion, and more than ever we need cohesion in the community now."
Mr Akpom's uncle also expressed sympathy with relatives of the family who died in the fire.
"Our deepest condolences go to the Taufiq family from Wood Hill who have also tragically lost family members," he said.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause Neurosurgeon Muhammad Taufiq al Sattar is mourning the death of his wife Shehnila Taufiq who perished in the fire at the couple's terraced home in Wood Hill, in the Spinney Hills area of Leicester, in the early hours of Friday.
Their children, 19-year-old daughter Zainab and sons Jamal, 17, and Bilal, 15, also died in their fire.
Police originally detained three women - aged 19, 20 and 27 - and two men aged 19 and 49 on Saturday in connection with the blaze, though two of the women have since been released without charge.
Muhammad Taufiq lost his wife and three children in the fire Roger Bannister, Assistant Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police, said: "While we are investigating links between the two crimes there is absolutely no evidence to suggest those who died in the fire, or indeed anyone else who lives in that property, was involved in the assault in Kent Street.
"Because of the close proximity - in terms of time and location - of the two incidents, it is right that we look at whether there are links between the two crimes.
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