Murder investigation launched after teenager stabbed in Bury car park

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a teenager who was stabbed in a car park.

The 19-year-old was attacked just before 9pm on 1 August in a car park on Market Street in Bury, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

He sustained several stab wounds and later died from his injuries.

The force said no arrests have been made so far.

Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from GMP, said specially trained officers are supporting the victim's family after the "tragic and upsetting incident".

He said: "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."

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GMP urged anyone with information connected to the attack to contact the force.

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