A university student has been stabbed to death near student halls in Manchester sparking a major murder investigation.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were alerted to the fatal knife attack on a 19-year-old man on Wilmslow Road, in the student area of Fallowfield, at around 2am on Wednesday.
The force said CPR was attempted on the teenager and he was taken to hospital, but tragcially died a short time later.
His family have been informed and are being supported by trained officers.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones, of GMP, said officers will “relentlessly pursue” the attacker, and the force has appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
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“This was a terrible crime which has robbed a young man of his life and my thoughts are with his family at this devastating time,” said Det Sup Jones.
“I understand it will cause distress and concern to many in Fallowfield and across Manchester more widely, including our large student community.
“The investigation is in its early stages, but I can assure you that our officers are working round the clock and carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We are actively pursuing leads and will relentlessly pursue the offender to ensure they are brought to justice.”
There was a heavy police presence in place in Fallowfield throughout Wednesday.
Det Sup Jones added: “There will be more officers out on the streets in Fallowfield and the surrounding area over the coming days conducting high visibility and plain clothes patrols to gather intelligence and reassure the community.”
#APPEAL | GMP have launched a murder investigation after the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man on Wilmslow Road in #Fallowfield.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) October 26, 2022
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Extra GMP officers also patrol the student areas on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, and these efforts will be ramped up following the incident, the force said.
Anyone with any information should contact GMP by calling 101 quoting Log 240 of 26/10/22.
Information can also be shared anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
