STABBING MURDER PROBE
TWO ARRESTS AS MAN, 41, DIES
DETECTIVES have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death.
The victim, 41, died after being stabbed in a property on Liverpool Road in Eccles.
Police said they were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ at 11.10am yesterday.
Medics tried to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men, both aged 34, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They remain in custody for questioning.
Officers are still at the scene as the investigation continues.
GMP said they believe it is an ‘isolated’ incident, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Rick Thompson, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are firmly with the family of the man who has sadly lost his life this morning. While our enquiries are in their initial stages, we currently have two men in custody and we believe this incident to be isolated with no immediate threat to the wider community.
“We do understand the concern and upset incidents such as this can cause for communities and we want to reassure you we are working at pace to ensure we establish the full circumstances.
“We would appeal to anyone who may have information surrounding his death, or witnessed anything in the area around the time that you think may be crucial to our investigation to get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.” ● Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 3400, quoting log 992 of 12/04/21. Details can also be passed, anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.