Leigh man dies after 'chip shop' attack
Police hunt a gang after a fatal attack outside a Leigh chip shop
A man's died after being attacked outside a chip shop in Leigh, Greater Manchester
Police say the incident on Railway Road near Leigh town centre happened at about 11.30pm on Wednesday (4th May)
A 50-year-old was taken to hospital where he tragically died a short time later.
Further enquiries into the man’s death have revealed that he was attacked by a group of people and had personal items stolen from him some time prior to the ambulance service attending.
The attack took place close to the Oceans 11 chip shop on Railway Road.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Jane Little from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time and we currently have specially trained officers working to prove them with support.
“Less than 12 hours on from this man’s tragic death, we are still in the very early stages of our investigation and our enquiries are on-going.
“I know this incident may cause some concern locally but I want to stress that we have launched a full investigation and are actively trying to find those responsible for the attack.
“This was a violent attack and we are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed it or have information on the circumstances surrounding it to please contact police.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 8797 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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