There is no regular rush of traffic and shoppers this Saturday on Union Street in downtown Oldham. A police cordon runs along the stretch while a murder investigation begins.
A few meters from the cordon, there is a tram in the middle of the road while forensic specialists do their job. A man has lost his life; another detainee suspected of murder.
At around 4:20 a.m., officers were called to the street after reports of a man – believed to be in his 40s – had been stabbed. The victim was taken to hospital in critical condition, but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.
Detectives from the Greater Manchester Police Incident Team launched a murder investigation. A 30-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murder.
People living nearby see the tranquility of the usually busy street. On Saturday night, hours before the horrific incident, taxis and cars filled the road as people ventured out for a bite to eat and a drink with friends.
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A man living on Union Street said so Manchester Evening News: “ It’s awful over the weekend. Monday through Wednesday is fine, but starting Thursday, it’s just a mess. Last night the street was full of taxis and cars, there were people everywhere. I woke up and saw a cordon around my house, they said someone had been stabbed. ”
An investigation into murder has been opened after a man was stabbed to death in Oldham (Image: Vincent Cole – Manchester Evening News)
Initial investigations suggest the victim was stabbed after an altercation with a man near the Light of Bengal restaurant, according to police. A 30-year-old man was arrested. He was questioned by detectives Saturday night.
Another man said, “It’s very sad. Imagine going out and having fun with your classmates and then losing your life.”
One person who asked not to be named said: “Around 5 in the morning you see hundreds of people drinking, fighting, shouting. The police are here every two weeks.”
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A member of a local church said: “One of the shops in the area decided to close because they were worried about their safety.”
Although formal identification has not yet been made, police believe the victim is a 40-year-old man from Oldham.
Specialist agents have informed the man’s family and are working to support him.
Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst said: “We have a dedicated team of detectives working to the beat after this deadly stabbing in the early hours of today, and we are doing our best to support the man’s family right now. horrible and make sure they get the justice they absolutely deserve.
(Image: Vincent Cole – Manchester Evening News)
“We’ve already spoken to a large number of witnesses who were in town during the night and we want to make sure we talk to everyone who may have seen something relevant in the moments before and after this devastating incident. This is understandably newsworthy. shocking that the public has woken up today and that is why we are conducting a wide range of complex and extensive investigations, including the big city center scene, to make sure we bring the responsible man to justice. ”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the Greater Manchester Police website or by calling 101 citing incident 501 on 28/05/2022. Details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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