Murder investigation launched after young dad stabbed in the neck

A murder investigation's underway after a young dad was stabbed in the neck in Trafford.

It happened on Royton Avenue in Sale at about 23:10 last night (Thursday 20th July 2017).

The 34-year-old was rushed to hospital where he died.

GMP’s Detective Inspector Mark Astbury, said:

“Not even 12 hours have passed since this tragic scene of events took place but initial enquiries suggest the man was beckoned into the road by three other men and a short scuffle ensued before the fatal stab wound was inflicted.

“In the space of minutes, the lives of this man’s family have been turned upside down and his children have been left without a daddy so I’m urging anyone who either witnessed the incident itself or has information that would help us, to get in contact.

“We will always treat information with the strictest of confidence and you can pass information to us anonymously but please, do it as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 2327 of 20/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.