Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Robert Hart

Date published: 21 June 2014


A 31-year-old man was arrested in Cheshire this morning (Saturday 21 June ) on suspicion of Robert Hart's murder. He remains in custody for questioning.

Robert, 26, died after being subjected to an assault at the Parklife Weekender Festival at Heaton Park on Saturday 7 June 2014.

Detective Inspector Richard Eales said: "Over the last two weeks, we have received a huge amount support by both the public and the media for the appeal to help find the person responsible.

"We now have a man in custody but that doesn't mean the investigation is at an end. We are continuing to investigate and we are renewing our appeal for information or any relevant footage."

Anyone with information can contact the incident room direct on 0161 85 69283 or email the incident room on mit.syndicate8@gmp.police.uk with any relevant footage.

Alternatively you can call police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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