A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 35-year-old man sadly died in hospital today (09/07/2023).

At around 4:30am yesterday (08/07/2023) police were called to reports of an assault outside a bar on Silver Street. It is believed the 35-year-old victim was punched and fell to the ground. He was treated by officers and NWAS paramedics at the scene and transported to hospital where he sadly died.

A 21-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of assault and bailed. And following lines of enquiries a 19-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of murder.

Detective Superintendent and Head of GMP’s Major Incident Team, Chris Bridge said: “A murder investigation has been launched to understand the circumstances surrounding this man’s death.

“My thoughts are with this man’s loved ones who have suffered an unimaginable loss from this tragic and unacceptable incident.

“Officers are following a number of lines of enquiries to understand how this happened and identify who is responsible. We would like to thank the public for supporting our investigation and continue to encourage anyone who has mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage that may show the incident or aftermath to submit it through the MIPP portal link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP23S57-PO1 “You can also contact the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 or by calling 101 quoting log number 655 of the 08/07/2023.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”