BREAKING: Bury Powerleague stabbing: Murder probe launched as boy, 19, knifed to death in car park

A murder probe has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a Powerleague football centre.

The 19-year-old was the victim of a 'targeted attack' in the car park in Bury, police said.

Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident - our specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.

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“This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witnessed it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat.

“We have several scenes in place with the investigation ongoing in order to identify and apprehend the offenders responsible.

“There will be officers in the area today and in the coming days as we are determined to bring the family the answers they deserve.

“If anyone has any information or was in the area at the time, they should contact us quoting log 3354-01/08/25.

“Information can be reported by calling 101 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency.”

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