Two more arrests following fatal stabbing

GMP

Two more men have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of John Barrett and the assault of another man in a Rochdale nightclub.

The men, aged 18 and 19, have today (19 March) been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody for questioning.

Last week, eight people were charged and remanded in custody following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police into the fatal stabbing.

At about 2.40am on Sunday 25 December 2011, police were called to Sinclair's Bar on Drake Street, Rochdale, following reports of a large disturbance.

Officers attended and discovered a man had been stabbed.

John Lee Barrett, 31, was taken to hospital but died, Tuesday 27 December 2011.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3691 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.