Murder investigation continues after New Year's Eve stabbing in Bury

Police were called to Tarn Drive just minutes before the clock struck midnight on Wednesday 31 December

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 2nd Jan 2026

A murder investigation is continuing in Bury following the death of a man just minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve.

Emergency services were called to an incident on Tarn Drive at around 23:55GMT on Wednesday 31 December.

A man in his 20s was found with stab wounds and died at the scene.

Police have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder and they remain in custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police.

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