Murder investigation launched after man dies in Withington

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in Withington.

Police were called to reports of a man who had fallen ill at a property on Heysham Avenue on Saturday evening.

A 28-year-old man was taken to hospital but sadly died.

Officers now say they believe the man may have been assaulted earlier that day and a working to establish exactly where this happened.

Detective Inspector Wes Knights, from GMP's Major Incidet Team, said: "The investigation is in its very early stages but from enquiries so far we believe this man was subjected to a brutal attack at some point on Saturday.

"The family is understandably beside themselves and we are doing everything we can to find out exactly what happened to him and those who are responsible for his death.

"Specially trained officers continue to offer their support to them, while a team of detectives and forensic officers are trawling through potential evidence and information that can help us piece together the hours leading up to his death.

"There will be a police presence on Heysham Avenue and I would urge anyone who knows anything to please contact us so we can give this man's family the answers they deserve."

Information can be passed to the police by calling 0161 856 8797 and quoting incident number 350 of 16 June 2018.

Alternatively, details can also be passed on to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11.