Murder investigation launched after stabbing in Smallbridge

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in the stomach in Smallbridge.

Just after midnight on Tuesday 20 April 2010, police were called to a flat on Great Howarth, Smallbridge following reports a man had been stabbed in a disturbance.

Police attended and a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. He remained in a serious condition in hospital but died at 10.50am.

One 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent (section 18 assault) and three men aged 21, 20 and 23 have been arrested on suspicion of burglary.

All four men remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Jon Chadwick of GMP's Major Incident Team said: "This was a fairly isolated incident and we are confident we will be able to establish exactly what happened that resulted in this man's death.

"If anyone has any information about what happened, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5860 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.