Fourth and fifth suspects arrested in connection with death of teenager in Heywood

Teenager Callum Riley was found with serious injuries on Atholl Drive in the Heywood area yesterday morning (Saturday) and was pronounced dead soon afterwards

Greater Manchester Police officers have today (Sunday) arrested a fourth and fifth suspects in connection with the death of a teenager in nearby Heywood.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They remain in police custody alongside two men, aged 18 and 33, who were arrested yesterday.

A 21-year-old woman has been released and faces no further action.

Seventeen-year-old Callum Riley was found with serious injuries on Atholl Drive in the Heywood area yesterday morning (Saturday) and was pronounced dead soon afterwards.

Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Callum’s family, who we are liaising with via a specially trained officer.

“Our investigation is very much ongoing and we are continuing to appeal for information.

“Officers from the Rochdale district will be providing a visible presence in the coming days to reassure members of the public – anyone with concerns can approach them.”

Anyone with information should contact GMP via the Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or 0161 856 3400 quoting 723 17/09/22.

Information can also be shared via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111.

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something going on in and around Oldham? Let us know by emailing news@oldham-chronicle.co.uk , calling our Oldham-based newsroom on 0161 633 2121 , tweeting us @oldhamchronicle or messaging us through our Facebook page. All contact will be treated in confidence.