Teenager stabbed to death in Salford park named

17-year-old Alan Szelugowski was found in Clowes Park on Sunday morning

Author: Luke WilsonPublished 1st Feb 2022

A teenager whose body was found in Salford on Sunday morning has been formally identified as 17-year-old Alan Szelugowski.

Police were called around 7.30am on Sunday to Clowes Park, Salford, to a report of an unresponsive male.

Emergency services attended and he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said:

"Our thoughts go out to Alan's family at this incredibly difficult time.

"We ask that they are given privacy at this time to allow them to grieve and come to terms with this devastating incident.

"GMP is continuing its investigation at pace into the circumstances surrounding Alan's death.

"I would urge anyone who may have information or footage that could assist us and our investigation to get in touch with police as soon as you can.

"Any information, no matter how insignificant you feel it might be, could be a vital part of our enquiries and ensure we identify the responsible person or persons."

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