Police Release CCTV Image of Potential Witnesses in Rochdale New Year's Day Murder
Rochdale, Greater Manchester - Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have released a CCTV image of two people they believe may be crucial witnesses to the murder of Alberto Ursu, 38, in Rochdale on New Year's Day.
Mr. Ursu suffered a fatal knife wound following a disturbance on Sussex Street and Essex Street in the early hours of January 1st, 2025. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he tragically died at the scene.
Hassan Suliman, 30, from Rochdale, has been charged with his murder.
Detectives are now appealing to the public to help identify two individuals who walked past Essex Street in the direction of Milkstone Road at around midnight, shortly before the incident. The CCTV footage shows a man carrying an iPad, which was briefly knocked out of his hand before he retrieved it.
While police have stressed that these individuals are in no way connected to the murder itself, they believe they may possess valuable information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
Detective Inspector Paul Davies from GMP’s Major Incident Team stated: “Since we became aware of the incident, we have explored numerous lines of enquiry and during this have identified two people who we believe could be key witnesses. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to reach out to them at present or identify who they are. This is why we are doing this public appeal as we want them to come forward to help us and offer any information or detail, they may have.”
He added: “I want to make it clear though they are not connected in any way to the murder of Alberto, as we remain focused on bringing the answers his loved ones deserve, and our thoughts and condolences are very much still with them.”
GMP are urging anyone who recognises the individuals in the CCTV image, or who may have been in the area of Essex Street and Milkstone Road around midnight on New Year's Day, to come forward, regardless of how insignificant their information may seem.
Anyone with information should contact GMP in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 715 of 01/01/2025. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Mr. Ursu suffered a fatal knife wound following a disturbance on Sussex Street and Essex Street in the early hours of January 1st, 2025. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he tragically died at the scene.
Hassan Suliman, 30, from Rochdale, has been charged with his murder.
Detectives are now appealing to the public to help identify two individuals who walked past Essex Street in the direction of Milkstone Road at around midnight, shortly before the incident. The CCTV footage shows a man carrying an iPad, which was briefly knocked out of his hand before he retrieved it.
While police have stressed that these individuals are in no way connected to the murder itself, they believe they may possess valuable information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
Detective Inspector Paul Davies from GMP’s Major Incident Team stated: “Since we became aware of the incident, we have explored numerous lines of enquiry and during this have identified two people who we believe could be key witnesses. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to reach out to them at present or identify who they are. This is why we are doing this public appeal as we want them to come forward to help us and offer any information or detail, they may have.”
He added: “I want to make it clear though they are not connected in any way to the murder of Alberto, as we remain focused on bringing the answers his loved ones deserve, and our thoughts and condolences are very much still with them.”
GMP are urging anyone who recognises the individuals in the CCTV image, or who may have been in the area of Essex Street and Milkstone Road around midnight on New Year's Day, to come forward, regardless of how insignificant their information may seem.
Anyone with information should contact GMP in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 715 of 01/01/2025. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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