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Two people arrested after man is murdered in Stockport Two people arrested after man is stabbed to death in Stockport
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A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed to death in the street. A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed to death in a Stockport street.
Police found the 45-year-old victim with stab wounds after being called to a disturbance in Cheadle Heath, Stockport, about 9pm on Saturday night. Police found the 45-year-old victim with stab wounds after being called to a disturbance in Cheadle Heath at about 9pm on Saturday.
The man was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. A postmortem is due to take place.The man was taken to hospital where he died a short time later. A postmortem is due to take place.
A 48-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody for questioning.A 48-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody for questioning.
DS Joanne Rawlinson, from Greater Manchester police, said: “We know there was an altercation that took place in the street so we would ask if anyone saw the disturbance or has any information that may help with our investigation that they contact police and tell us what they know.DS Joanne Rawlinson, from Greater Manchester police, said: “We know there was an altercation that took place in the street so we would ask if anyone saw the disturbance or has any information that may help with our investigation that they contact police and tell us what they know.
“We appreciate the community will be concerned so I want to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.“We appreciate the community will be concerned so I want to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.
“We have cordoned off the street while we carry out our investigations and we will have an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. We would urge anyone with information or any concerns to speak to us.”“We have cordoned off the street while we carry out our investigations and we will have an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. We would urge anyone with information or any concerns to speak to us.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.