Murder on Sussex Street at the New Year: Arrest Made by Police

The festive celebrations of New Year's Eve were brutally overshadowed by tragedy on Sussex Street, as a fatal knife attack in the early hours of New Year's Day claimed a life. The chilling incident prompted an immediate response from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), with specialist detectives from the Major Incident Team swiftly launching a full-scale murder investigation.

This investigation culminated in a significant development on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, when a man in his 30s was apprehended and taken into custody on suspicion of murder. The arrest marks a crucial step in the ongoing investigation as detectives work tirelessly to piece together the circumstances surrounding this violent and senseless act.