Murder investigation launched after a man’s ‘violent’ death in popular market town | UK | News

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found seriously injured in a popular market town in England. Officers were called to reports of an assault at the Blues pub in Bow Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, at around 2.40am following the “violent and shocking” death of a man in his early 30s.

Manchester Police said a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held for questioning. Police said they believe the incident was an isolated attack. Det Supt Ian McNabb said: “This was a violent and shocking attack that tragically claimed the life of a young man.”

He said detectives were working “rapidly” to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death.

McNabb said no official identification has been made yet, but the family of the person they believe to be the victim has been notified and provided support by police officers.

“There is currently a man in custody and the crime scene is still available at this time.”

He said: “We would also like to reassure the community that we believe this is an isolated attack and does not pose a wider threat to the public.

“As we are still in the early stages of our investigation, we are asking anyone with information to come forward and report.”

He added: “This could be anyone who personally witnessed the incident or has any footage from the area that could support our investigations.”