New Year's Eve murder probe after Bury stabbing
Police launch murder investigation after a man in his 20s was found stabbed on Tarn Drive, Bury, just before midnight. A man and woman are in custody. Follow for breaking updates.
Police launch murder investigation after a man in his 20s was found stabbed on Tarn Drive, Bury, just before midnight. A man and woman are in custody. Follow for breaking updates.
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