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Murder Probe Launched as Man Dies After Police Scrambled to Attack
Greater Manchester Police said the victim knew the suspects, and two men remain in custody as detectives investigate the assault.
- On Sunday, 56-year-old Brian Cunliffe died following a reported assault on Bryn Street in Ince, prompting Greater Manchester Police to launch a murder investigation.
- Paramedics responded to an 'ongoing disturbance' on Friday, July 31, where Cunliffe had 'blood coming from his face' but 'refused medical care,' saying he would seek treatment the following morning.
- Staff at Salford Royal Hospital alerted police on Saturday, August 1, that the victim was in a life-threatening condition, prompting the Major Incident Team to escalate the investigation.
- Detectives arrested two men aged in their 30s and 50s on suspicion of murder; both remain in police custody for further questioning.
- Detective Inspector Hulston of the Major Incident Team stated, 'We believe both suspects and the victim were known to each other,' while reassuring the Wigan community the attack was an isolated incident.
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