Overview
- Greater Manchester Police said a man in his 20s died at the scene on Tarn Drive, Bury, after officers responded to a disturbance at about 11:55pm on December 31.
- A man and a woman, both in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody as cordons, forensic tents, and tactical searches continue; Bury Council’s deputy leader described the stabbing as an isolated incident.
- Detectives appealed for information and CCTV or dashcam footage via 101 or GMP Live Chat, quoting log 3529 of 31/12/2025, or through Crimestoppers.
- In a separate incident at about 1:30am on January 1 in Middleton, two men (in their 20s and 60s) and a woman (in her 30s) suffered serious injuries and a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
- Earlier on December 31 in Salford, a crash on Cadishead Way left one person dead and another seriously injured as emergency services closed the road for investigation.