Murder arrest more than a year on from Oldham assault

Martin Shaw was "bundled" into a car and attacked in September 2023, before dying from his injuries two months later

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 24th Apr 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder more than a year on from an assault in Oldham.

Police are investigating an alleged attack on 45-year-old Martin Shaw, who it is believed was "bundled" into a car in September 2023.

Detectives said he was assaulted before being dropped back at home, and attending hospital for his injuries.

He died two months later, in November 2023.

A 36-year-old man has now been arrested and remains in custody for questioning.

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