Man charged with murder after death of Ashton-under-Lyne dad
Shane Cullen's family have described him as a 'gentle giant' following his death on Bow Street
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Carl Cooper, of Smallshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, has been charged with murder, assault and two counts of common assault, according to Greater Manchester Police.
He has been remanded to police custody to appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court today.
What happened
The charges relate to a physical altercation at a business premises on Bow Street in the early hours of 11th July 2026, police said.
Officers were called to the scene at around 2:40am and found a man with serious injuries.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
He has since been named by his family as 31-year-old Shane Cullen.
Family tribute
Shane's family paid tribute to him, describing him as a 'gentle giant'.
They said: 'I don't know how to put into words that my first born has been taken away from his little girl, his brothers, myself and his dad, and his girlfriend Chelsea, who thought the world of him.
'Shane was a big, gentle giant who wouldn't hurt anyone. He was a good dad, son and brother. He will be sadly missed. All our hearts are broken and can never be fixed.
'Shane was a joker, always having the last laugh. He was very outgoing, loved to be out rather than stay in. He loved getting involved with outdoor activities with his daughter.
'He was a great dad, caring and loving. His family is broken and can never be put back together. Shane would have a smile to light up the room. I hoped it didn't have to come to this. Shane was taken from us much too soon.
'Rest in peace Shane, we love you.'