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Manhunt Intensifies for Driver in Fatal Targeted Attack on Bury Teen

Police continue to search for the driver who fled after striking and killing 19-year-old Brandon Porter Kershaw, as a murder suspect remains in custody.

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Overview

  • Brandon Porter Kershaw, 19, was fatally struck by a vehicle in a deliberate attack on Porritt Street, Bury, on May 19.
  • A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
  • Greater Manchester Police have described the incident as a 'targeted attack' and assured the community there is no broader threat.
  • Specialist units are conducting a 'relentless' search for the driver who fled the scene, urging witnesses to provide dashcam, CCTV, or mobile footage.
  • Kershaw, remembered as a devoted father and gentle young man, has drawn widespread tributes from family, friends, and the local community.