A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found fatally stabbed at a house in Cheetham Hill.
Attempts were made to treat the injured 58-year-old but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they were treating the incident as ‘isolated’ but called for anyone with any information to phone the force’s Major Incident Team.
Paramedics and police were called to Jameson Close, just off Bury New Road, shortly before 1.30pm today.
A man in his 20s was taken into police custody for questioning on suspicion of murder.
Police have stepped up patrols in the immediate area.
Anyone with any information should call Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team on 0161 856 9283 or make an anonymous call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Superintendent Phil Reade from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “The investigation into this man’s death is at an early stage, but we are doing all we can to support devastated family members at this very tragic time and a man has been taken into custody for questioning.
“We will try to update the public when we can with any further details, but this appears to be an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any threat to the wider community.
“We have extra officers patrolling in the area and if anyone knows, saw or heard anything that they think might assist police with their enquiries, I would ask them to please go and speak with these officers and tell them what you know.”
Images by Andy Pratt
