Police appeal for information on last night's stabbing on Canal Street.

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Two held over Canal Street stabbing

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

An investigation is under way into the murder of a 25 year old man who was stabbed in the neck on Canal Street at approximately 7.30pm on Monday, 25th February.

A 66-year-old man was arrested on Monday night with a 49-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning. Both have been detained on suspicion of murder. The victim had been walking in Canal Street when the two men approached him, one of whom attacked him.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers have now launched a murder inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident... A 66-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder and is currently being interviewed by detectives...
A 49-year-old man was also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder and is in police custody for questioning.
At this stage, there is nothing to indicate that the incident was homophobic in nature though the investigation is ongoing."

The police are appealing for information. If you can help, call 0161 872 50 50 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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