BREAKING: Murder probe launched after man, 20, stabbed to death in Tameside

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Tameside.

Emergency services were called to Cheetham Hill Road in Dukinfield at 9.30pm on Friday following reports of a stabbing.

The 20-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four teenage boys, two aged 16 and two aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

READ MORE: Road taped off with heavy police presence after reports of stabbing

They remain in police custody for questioning.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Det Supt Ian Crewe, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones - specialist officers are liaising with them and caring for them.

"We have four suspects in custody but our investigation is very much ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage from the main or surrounding roads at around 9.30pm last night to contact us. "We have deployed extra officers to the area to support the investigation team and the community and I want members of the public to know that they can approach and talk to them.

"The force is working with partner agencies to fight, prevent and reduce knife crime so I'll also use this opportunity to encourage anyone who knows or suspects someone is carrying a weapon to report it before it's too late."

Witnesses told the Manchester Evening News of a heavy emergency services presence in Cheetham Hill Road following the stabbing.

Photos show the road has been taped off, with a number of police officers guarding the area. The Premier store appeared to be in the centre of the cordon.

Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2866 04/02/22 via 0161 856 3400, gmp.police.uk or Crimestoppers,