Two women have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was killed in a 'senseless attack' at a house in Tameside.
Officers were scrambled to Thorsby Avenue in Hyde at around 2.55pm on Sunday afternoon (April 23) to reports of a 'domestic disturbance'. A man - aged in his 20s - was found at the scene in a critical condition.
He was rushed to hospital but was tragically pronounced dead. Two women - aged 19 and 27 - were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Later that night, they were arrested on suspicion of murder. Both women remain in police custody to be quizzed by detectives.
Police said the incident was 'isolated'. On Sunday afternoon, a number of police vehicles were pictured at the scene with an air ambulance also landing nearby on a sports pitch off Grange Road North.
Anyone with information is being urged to come forward. DCI Mark Davis of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: "Firstly, I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones of this senseless attack, our officers have been and will continue to support the victims’ loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
“I would like to reassure the public that this is an is an isolated incident and we do not believe there is a wider risk to this public.
“Finally, I would like to appeal to the public for any information from the local community in Hyde who may know anything more about this incident to please come forward and speak with us, your information could be extremely useful in our ongoing investigations.
“If you want to report information or submit any footage, please report this by calling 101 or use our online report tool at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1870 of 23/04/2023.
“Alternatively, you can report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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