A thirty three year old man whose body was found in the Liverpool -Leeds canal had suffered multiple stab wounds police have confirmed
The three teenagers being held by police on suspicion of the murder have had their time in custody extended.
Three males – aged 16, 17, and 18 – were arrested on Friday 26 March and will remain in custody for an additional 36 hours after an application was accepted at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court earlier today.
A murder investigation was launched by detectives from GMP’s Major Incident Team (MIT) after the body of a man since been confirmed to be that of 33-year-old Scott Anderton from Leigh was pulled from the canal on Thursday morning.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
