Further murder suspects

INVESTIGATION . . . on Lees New Road

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Jonathan Herd in Oldham have made two further arrests.

The 44-year-old was found at a property on Lees New Road at 12.20pm on Sunday.

He had suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the scene.

It is believed the offenders entered the flat before inflicting the fatal wounds and fleeing.

The Chronicle reported yesterday how a murder investigation was launched and a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.

Two further men ­- a 37-year-old and a 38-year-old ­- were yesterday arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Detective Inspector Carl Jones, from GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "This is a fast moving investigation and we now have three men in custody.

"Our work does not stop here and we will continue to carry out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and who was involved in Jonathan's tragic death.

"Specially trained officers continue to support his family and I would urge anyone who may have information about this investigation to please come forward.

"You might think it is trivial, but even the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping Jonathan's family get the answers they deserve."

Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.