Overview
- Police were called to Great Clowes Street on Tuesday evening after a man in his 40s was found unresponsive and died shortly afterwards despite emergency treatment.
- Greater Manchester Police has launched a formal murder investigation and five men aged between 24 and 35 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
- Forensics and crime-scene teams have taped off the house of multiple occupation and are conducting searches at the property while investigators collect evidence.
- Detective Chief Inspector Ian Partington said officers are keeping an open mind, do not believe there is a wider threat to the public, and will remain in the area as enquiries continue.
- Neighbours described shock at the scene and authorities note that the HMO setting can increase the number of potential witnesses and add complexity to the probe, so police are asking anyone with information to contact GMP or Crimestoppers.