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A man who died on a Melbourne street on Tuesday was allegedly stabbed to death by a stranger in broad daylight as he walked to the bus stop.
Spiros Filidis suffered fatal stab wounds in the attack on the corner of Little Avenue and Widdop Crescent at Hampton East, just after midday on January 2.
He was found with upper body injuries on the side of the road, and while paramedics attempted to save his life, the 46-year-old tragically died at the scene.
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His godmother Christine Kounelis said Filidis, who had an intellectual disability and recently recovered from prostate cancer, was on his way to Southland shopping centre at the time of the attack.
She has remembered Filidis as a "beautiful person".
"He was always happy, independent, even though he had a disability," she told 9News.
"I just keep thinking about how he was on his own, no one there and he couldn't defend himself."
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Homicide detectives have charged a 27-year-old Moorabbin man with murder and he will appear in court tomorrow.
The accused man was arrested on unrelated matters on the day of the deadly attack.
While the motive for the attack is still unclear, Filidis' family are shocked the attack happened in a traditionally safe area during the day.
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"It's not going to help me, we're still going to miss this adorable boy," she said.
"He was the life of the party and we'll always have a chair for him."
Witnesses are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
