Man, 19, stabbed to death in town centre as murder investigation launched

A man has died after a stabbing in Bury today.

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Market Street, Bury town centre, at around 3.50pm today. The 19-year-old victim was rushed to hospital in a serious condition but has since tragically died, a police spokesperson has confirmed tonight.

GMP say his next of kin have been informed. A large police cordon remains in the town centre and is expected to stay in place until Saturday.

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Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “Firstly, I would like to send our condolences to the victim’s family. Specialist officers have been deployed to support them in both the short and long terms.

“An investigation is underway and officers are currently following lines of enquiry which will hopefully lead us to those responsible, so we can arrest them and bring them to justice.

“This incident happened in Bury town centre so we know there may be witnesses and members of the public who may have mobile phone footage.

“If you were in Bury town centre at this time and saw any disturbance in or around the Millgate Shopping Centre then we ask that you contact Greater Manchester Police. You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers.

“It is without doubt that this news will have an impact on the community. I would like to offer some reassurance that detectives are leaving no stone unturned and there will be an increased uniform presence in Bury town centre and where appropriate powers of stop search will be utilised.”

The victim sought help from staff at nearby Sky Bar, according to a post on their Facebook page.

Sky Bar posted just after 5pm: “After the attack the victim has sought help at the nearest place possible, which thankfully was us as all Sky Bar staff and management were luckily all first aid trained and able to assist the young man until emergency services arrived.”

Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police quoting incident reference 1940 of 11/03/22 via 0161 856 0027 or gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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