Greater Manchester Police have made three arrests in connection with the death of a man in Moss Side almost six months after he was fatally stabbed. The update was issued on November 4.
Officers were first called to Raby Street on the evening of Friday May 8 this year following reports of a serious assault in the area. Adrian Brown, 34, a father of three known to many as Dre, was found with fatal stab wounds to the chest. He was rushed to hospital but later died of his injuries.
Arrests made in murder investigation
In today's update, GMP said three people have been arrested in relation to the incident. A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 27-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three are in custody for questioning, the force said.
Tributes from family
Following Mr Brown's death, his partner Tamia Zameer paid tribute, saying: "R.I.P to my number one, Adrian. I love you always and forever. Me and your boys will cherish every moment that we had. We will miss you so much. Your legacy will forever live on and I will get the justice that you deserve."
His mother, Jennifer Meade, added: "My son, you did not deserve this. I can’t put into words how I feel. They took my boy. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, and he adored being a dad to my grandkids. I will miss you so much. Rest in peace, son. I love you more than you know."
Police appeal for information
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson said: "Since the death of Adrian Brown in May, the team have been working tirelessly through eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage to piece together what happened to Adrian on that fateful night. These arrests show the progress who are continuing to make and our commitment to bring offenders to justice. Our thoughts continue to be with Adrian’s family who have been updated on the investigation throughout and are being supported by specially trained officers."
He added: "It has been almost six months since the fatal stabbing took place at the West Indian Sports and Social Club in Moss Side. We’d like to thank the people that have come forward since that night, however we believe that there may be more people out there who saw this tragic incident. All information is vital to our investigation to ensure we can support Adrian’s family and get justice for him. Information can be shared anonymously via our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal or you can get in touch with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support as we look to continue our investigation and bring those responsible for Adrian’s death to justice."
Anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact GMP on 0161 856 2270 or 101, quoting log 4069 of 08/05/26. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by submitting details through the Major Incident Public Portal.
