Two women arrested over murder of man in Hyde
Police have described the incident as a "senseless attack"
Two women are being questioned by police on suspicion of murdering a man in Tameside.
Officers were called to reports of a domestic disturbance at an address on Thorsby Avenue, Hyde at around 2:55pm on Sunday 23 April 2023.
Emergency services attended the scene, and a man was found in a critical condition.
Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two women - aged 19 and 27 - were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
The pair were then further arrested on suspicion of murder later that evening and remain in custody.
DCI Mark Davis of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones of this senseless attack, our officers have been and will continue to support the victims’ loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
“I would like to reassure the public that this is an is an isolated incident and we do not believe there is a wider risk to this public.
“Finally, I would like to appeal to the public for any information from the local community in Hyde who may know anything more about this incident to please come forward and speak with us, your information could be extremely useful in our ongoing investigations.
“If you want to report information or submit any footage, please report this by calling 101 or use our online report tool at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1870 of 23/04/2023.
“Alternatively, you can report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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