Murder of GMP officers - UPDATE

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, in relation to the deaths of two police officers, has been released without charge.

Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: "As we have said before, this remains a complex investigation and we are fully investigating the circumstances surrounding the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes.

"We have been touched by the many thousands of messages received from the public who are as shocked as we are and as a force we want to thank them for their support over the last few days.

"I would urge anyone who has any information to assist this investigation to do the right and just thing and contact us."

Dale Cregan (born 06/06/83), of no fixed address, has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of attempt murder.

He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square, on Monday 24 September 2012.

A book of condolence is available online at www.gmp.police.uk for anyone who wishes to leave messages for the two officers.