Murder probe launched after man, 24, ‘stabbed to death’ in the street as man, 27, arrested

A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death. Emergency services were called to the scene in Levenshulme, Manchester, at around 7pm, yesterday evening. A 24-year-old man suffered serious stab wounds Credit: MEN Media Work is ongoing to identify the victim’s next of kin Credit: MEN Media Despite the best efforts of paramedics a 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he had suffered serious knife wounds. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time. Greater Manchester Police said work was ongoing to locate the victim’s next of kin. Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson from our Major Incident Team said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim in this tragic incident. “Officers acted swiftly to arrest a man, who is in our custody for questioning. “Our investigation is ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who may have information that can assist us. “Anyone in the Chapel Street area around the time of this incident, or who has mobile phone, CCTV, Ring doorbell and dashcam footage, can contact police on 0161 856 9008 quoting the log number 2983 of 15/08/2026. Most read in The Sun “Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”