A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in a ‘violent and shocking’ early hours attack in Ashton town centre.
The man, aged in his 30s, was found with serious injuries, but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services, police said.
A 36 year-old man, meanwhile, was later arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
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Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of an assault on Bow Street, Ashton Under-Lyne, Tameside, at around 2.40am on Saturday (July 11).
“Upon attendance, we located a man in his early 30s with serious injuries but despite best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene,” said a GMP statement.
“One man, aged 36, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.”
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