17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Salford

Police were called around 7.30am on Sunday 30 January to Clowes Park.

A murder investigation's underway
Author: Becky CahillPublished 31st Jan 2022

A teenager's been stabbed to death in Clowes Park in Salford.

The 17-years-old boy's next of kin have been informed and police are following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding his death.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies of GMP's Major Incident Team: "This is a tragic incident and the impact will no doubt be felt across the community and Greater Manchester.

"We have launched a full investigation and detectives from our Major Incident Team are working at speed to establish all the facts and ensure we support his next-of-kin through this horrific time and ensure the person or persons responsible for his death are brought to justice.

"I would urge anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant you feel it may be, to get in touch with police as a matter of urgency. Any information, or video footage, could prove pivotal to our investigation.

"Violence like this will never be tolerated and I understand the deep concern and upset that this will cause for those who live in the surrounding area. I want to reassure you were are treating this with the utmost seriousness and there will be a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as we carry out enquiries and I would encourage anyone who may be worried or have information to speak with our officers."