Zherko Rasul Osman, 24, has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Levenshulme. He suffered serious stab wounds in an attack on Chapel Street on Saturday night and died at the scene.
His identity was released by his family tonight as Greater Manchester Police confirmed a second suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The suspect, 23, remains in police custody tonight being questioned by officers.
Second arrest and ongoing investigation
It follows the arrest of another man, 27, on suspicion of murder. He was released on bail pending further enquiries after being questioned by detectives.
Police were called to reports of a man who suffered serious stab wounds on Chapel Street at around 7.06pm on Saturday, August 15. He died at the scene despite the 'best efforts of emergency services personnel' to save him, according to GMP.
Scene and family support
A forensic tent was erected within Chapel Street park, which was closed off to the public following the attack. Tactical Aid Unit (TAU) officers carried out fingertip searches of the area.
The victim has now been named by his family as 24-year-old Zherko Rasul Osman. His family 'are being supported by specialist officers at this time', according to the force. Friends have told the Manchester Evening News he was originally from Kurdistan.
Appeal for information
Detectives have now renewed an appeal for information and say they 'continue to make progress'. They stress the attack 'was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public'.
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: “A second man has been arrested this evening and is currently in custody. This arrest marks a significant step in our investigation and shows our continued commitment to securing justice for the victim and his family. Our officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances as officers on scene are conducting investigations.
"We are urging anyone who may have information to please report it to us through our dedicated online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S54-PO1. Anyone in the Chapel Street area around the time of this incident, or who has mobile phone, CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage can contact police on 0161 856 9008 quoting the log number 2983 of 15/08/2026. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
