Overview
- A man in his 30s was found with serious injuries inside a Bow Street bar and was pronounced dead after emergency crews tried CPR on Saturday morning.
- Greater Manchester Police opened a murder investigation and have a 36-year-old suspect in custody as detectives work to establish what happened.
- A cordon remained on Bow Street while specialist forensic teams examined the Blues Cabaret and Karaoke premises, which owners have voluntarily closed.
- Officers set up a public major-incident portal and urged anyone with footage or witness information to call 0161 856 1995 or contact Crimestoppers quoting log 511 of 11/07/26.
- The victim has been named by his family and is being mourned locally, with specialist officers supporting next of kin and investigators continuing forensic work and follow-up interviews that could lead to charges.