Police Make Two Arrests After A 31-year-old Man Was Murdered In Altrincham

Police investigating the murder of a 31-year-old man in Altrincham have made two arrests.

At around 2.40am on December 22, police were called to reports of a group of ten men fighting outside a bar on The Causeway in Altrincham.

On attendance, police found a man with serious head injuries. He was taken to hospital where he sadly died.

Two men aged 25 and 22 have been arrested on suspicion of murder, section 18 assault, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

Detective Inspector Neil Coop, said: “We have two men in custody but we are still in the early stages of the murder investigation.

“If anyone has any information about the set of events, which led to a man’s life being cruelly taken away from him and his family, please contact us as soon as possible.

“However big or small the information, it could be vital.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6777, 101 quoting reference number 210 of 22/12/16 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.