Forensic teams have been spotted in the town centre after the horrific assault which saw a man die in a bar in the early hours this morning
A murder probe has been launched after a man was found dead with serious injuries inside a karaoke bar in a town centre.
Emergency services swarmed Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, at around 2.40am today (Sunday, July 12).
The victim, a man in his 30s, was found with injuries officers believe were sustained in a “violent and shocking” attack.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man “became unresponsive and stopped breathing”, the force’s Major Incident Portal notes. CPR was given but he was sadly declared dead at the scene at 3.48am.
Officers said they received reports a man had been “seriously assaulted” in the bar, known locally by its former name, Olivers Bar, on Bow Street.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “Upon attendance, we located a man in his early 30s with serious injuries but despite best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.”
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Detective Superintendent Ian McNabb of GMP said: “This is was a violent and shocking attack that tragically took the life of a young man.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. We are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and whilst no formal identification has taken place yet, the believed family of the victim has been informed and is being supported by our specialist officers.
“We currently have a man in our custody and a scene is still in place at this time. We would also like to reassure the community we believe this to be an isolated attack and poses no wider threat to the public.
“As we are still in the early stages of our investigation, we are appealing for anyone who may have information to please come forward and report. This can be anyone who may have witnessed the incident itself, or has any footage from the area that may support our enquiries.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact us on 0161 856 1995 quoting log 511 of 11/07/26. You can also provide information via our Major Incident Portal. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
