Murder probe launched after man dies two days after being stabbed in leg in Blackley
The 36-year-old was found injured at a house on Berwyn Avenue in the early hours of Saturday. A 29-year-old woman, initially arrested for wounding, is now being questioned on suspicion of murder.
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died two days after he was stabbed in the leg at a house in Blackley.
The 36-year-old was found injured at a property on Berwyn Avenue at 2.45am on Saturday following reports of a disturbance. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries on Monday morning.
A 29-year-old woman, initially arrested on suspicion of wounding and assaulting a police officer, is now being questioned on suspicion of murder. The police officer was not seriously hurt.
Detective Inspector Terina Arthern said the suspect and victim were known to each other and described the attack as an "isolated incident" with "no threat to the wider community."
She said: "I would like to express my sincere condolences to the victim in this case. We have informed his next-of-kin and our thoughts remain with his family and friends. Our investigation has been moving at pace since the weekend to establish the facts."
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did the stabbing take place?
- The incident occurred at a residential property on Berwyn Avenue in Blackley, north Manchester, early on Saturday morning.
- Has anyone been arrested?
- Yes, a 29-year-old woman is currently being held in custody on suspicion of murder and assaulting a police officer.
- Is there a wider threat to the public?
- Greater Manchester Police have stated that the suspect and victim knew each other, and they are treating it as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.