Murder investigation launched after 60 year-old man dies in Manchester

A man's been arrested.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 21st Nov 2021

Police say a man's been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 60 year-old man in Manchester city centre.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance involving a number of people on Dantzic Street near the Printworks just after 8pm on Saturday 20th November.

A 60 year-old man died at the scene.

Police say they're currently trying to work out what happened, and establish a timeline of events leading up to the incident.

Superintendent Dave Kehoe, from GMP's Serious Crime Division, said: "This was a tragic incident where a 60-year-old has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends who are understandably devastated.

"A cordon is in place and officers are currently at the scene whilst we piece together exactly what happened and who was involved.

"The area was very busy at the time and a number of people may have seen what happened. Even the smallest information could assist with our investigation.

"Information can be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 2792 of 20/11/2021. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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