Two arrests after man stabbed to death in Oldham

Police were called to an incident in Fifth Avenue last night

A man and a woman have been arrested after a man was fatally stabbed in Oldham.

Police were called around 5pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 May) to a report of a disturbance involving a group of men at an address on Fifth Avenue, Limeside.

A 25 year old man suffered fatal stab wounds at the scene.

A "bladed weapon" was recovered close by.

Police said the incident appeared to have been a "tageted confrontation"

Residents had reported seeing a group of men getting out of a car armed with a machete, an axe and a knife shortly before the attack.

A 38 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 35 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Butterworth, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "A shocking incident has occurred this evening and a man has lost his life in a confrontation which resulted in the victim suffering fatal stab wounds.

"Our initial priority is supporting the man's family at this time, and to work at great pace to find those responsible for this tragic act, and bring them to justice.

"The investigation is very much ongoing, and we ask anyone with information to contact police online, if able, via www.gmp.police.uk, or 101 quoting incident 2226 of 26/05/2021.

Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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