A murder investigation has been launched after a nineteen year old man was stabbed to death in the centre of Bury yesterday evening
The victim sustained several stab wounds and died later from his injuries.
No arrests have been made as our Major Incident Team continues to investigate the events that led up to this tragic incident.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from our Major Incident Team, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident – our specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.
“This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witnessed it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat.
“We have several scenes in place with the investigation ongoing in order to identify and apprehend the offenders responsible.
“There will be officers in the area today and in the coming days as we are determined to bring the family the answers they deserve.
