No further arrests have been made in a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death outside a flat in Oldham.
The investigation was launched after emergency services rushed to Flora Street, on the outskirts of Oldham town centre, shortly before 3am on Thursday, March 25, following reports a man had been stabbed.
Stephen Taylor was taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital in a critical condition from the scene.
The 39-year-old, from Stalybridge in Tameside, was tragically pronounced dead at the hospital.
Six people were arrested on suspicion of murder following Mr Taylor's death.
Three men - aged 26, 38 and 66 - and three women - aged 24, 31 and 49 - were detained then released on bail.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed this morning (Tuesday) that all six people remain on bail.
No further arrests have been made in the investigation, the spokesperson added.
Following his death, Mr Taylor's family paid tribute to him.
They said in a statement, released via Greater Manchester Police: “Stephen was a loving and adored son, father, brother and grandson.
"Our hearts are broken and our lives are devastated.
"We ask the press and the public to respect our privacy at this time."
Speaking after the incident, Det Chief Insp Ben Cottam, of GMP's Major Incidents Team, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the man's family at this time.
"While this is believed to be an isolated incident, with no wider threat to the public, our team of detectives are working tirelessly to establish the exact circumstances of his death, and to find out who is responsible.
"I would like to be clear that our investigation remains very much ongoing and I would ask anyone with information to come forward.
"No matter how minor you may think it is, it could prove invaluable to our investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 8483 quoting incident 236 of March 25 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
