27-year-old man stabbed to death in Manchester attack

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 19:26 · Archive

A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in Crumpsall, Manchester in the early hours of Saturday after being attacked by a group of men.

A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in Moss Bank, Crumpsall in north Manchester in the early hours of Saturday morning. Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene at around 1.34am after the North West Ambulance Service reported that a man had suffered several stab wounds.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment, but died from his injuries while being transported in the ambulance. A murder investigation has been launched.

Police said initial enquiries suggest the victim was attacked by a number of males. The group is believed to have been wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, and fled the scene in the direction of Ash Tree Road.

No arrests have been made at this stage. A significant police presence remains in the area, with cordons in place on both Moss Bank and Ash Tree Road as forensic officers gather evidence.

Detective Inspector Neil Higginson, the Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Incident Team, said: 'First and foremost, my thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones at this devastating time. This was a shocking and tragic attack which has resulted in a young man losing his life.'

He added: 'We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and identify everyone involved. There will be a significant police presence in the area while our investigation continues, and I would like to reassure the community that we are pursuing all available lines of enquiry.'

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also seeking any CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage from the area that might assist the investigation.

How it is being reported

• Man, 27, stabbed to death after being attacked by ‘masked men’Investigation: Police scene on Moss Bank in Crumpsall Manchester (MEN Media) POLICE investigating the suspected murder of a 27-year-old believe he was stabbed to death after being attacked by a gang of men wearing balaclavas. The alleged murder took place in the north Manchester suburb of Moss…Metro · 14 Nov, 13:59
• Man, 27, stabbed to death in Manchester street attack by 'gang of masked men' as police flood areaA murder investigation has been launched after a 27-year-old man was found with stab injuries in the Crumpsall area of north Manchester and died on his way to hospitalThe Mirror · 14 Nov, 13:46
• Police launch murder investigation after 27-year-old fatally stabbed in Greater ManchesterPolice have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Manchester early on Saturday morning.The Independent · 14 Nov, 13:10
• Murder investigation launched after man, 27, stabbed to deathPolice have launched a murder investigation after a 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in Manchester. Officers were called to Moss Bank, Cumpsall in the early hours of this morning at around 1.34am. The man died from his injuries while he was being transported to hospital in an ambulance, the force said. Police have revealed initial enquiries suggest the victim was attacked by a gaggle of balaclava-clad men, all donning dark clothing. No arrests have been made so far. Any eyewitnesses or those with information are being urged to come forward. Detective Inspector Neil Higginson the Senior…GB News · 14 Nov, 13:02
• Murder investigation launched after man, 27, stabbed to deathA 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in a north Manchester suburb in the early hours of Saturday morning.Sky News · 14 Nov, 06:20

In this story: Greater Manchester Police · Crumpsall · Moss Bank · Ash Tree Road · Neil Higginson

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