Man, 60, dies following 'large scale disturbance' near Printworks leisure park in Manchester city centre as police launch murder investigation
- Greater Manchester Police responding to 'serious incident' at Printworks venue
- Police say a man, 60, has died during the 'large scale disturbance' this evening
- Police have launched a murder investigation tonight and have arrested a man
A man has died after a 'large scale disturbance' near a leisure park in Manchester city this evening.
Greater Manchester police were called to a 'serious disturbance' in Dantzic Street, near the popular Printworks leisure venue, at around 8pm on Saturday evening.
A group of people were involved and a 60-year-old man suffered injuries and died at the scene.
One man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene and taken to custody where he remains.
A man has died after a 'large scale disturbance' near a leisure park in Manchester city this evening
Greater Manchester police were called to a 'serious disturbance' in Dantzic Street, near the popular Printworks leisure venue in Manchester, at around 8pm on Saturday evening
A large police cordon remains in place at this time and officers are at the scene pursuing lines of enquiry and further information.
Superintendent Dave Kehoe, from GMP's Serious Crime Division, said: 'This was a tragic incident where a 60-year-old has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends who are understandably devastated.
'A cordon is in place and officers are currently at the scene whilst we piece together exactly what happened and who was involved.
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'The area was very busy at the time and a number of people may have seen what happened. Even the smallest information could assist with our investigation.'
'Information can be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 2792 of 20/11/2021. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: 'A man has sadly died following a disturbance in Manchester city centre this evening.
A large police cordon remains in place at this time and officers are at the scene pursuing lines of enquiry and further information
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: 'A man has sadly died following a disturbance in Manchester city centre this evening.'
One man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene and taken to custody where he remains. Pictured: Police at the scene
'Just after 8pm, officers were called to a report of a disturbance involving a number of people on Dantzic Street near Printworks.
'A group of people were involved in a disturbance outside and a 60-year-old man suffered an injury and sadly died at the scene.
'Officers are currently at the scene establishing the timeline of events and following up a number of lines of enquiry.
'A male was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene and taken to custody where he remains.'
