Two Teenagers Held Following Fatal Stabbing at Bury Car Park

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A 19-year-old man has died following a stabbing in Bury, prompting Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to arrest two teenagers on suspicion of murder. The attack, which police have described as targeted, occurred at approximately 9pm on Friday, 1 August, in the car park of the Powerleague football centre near Bury College on Market Street.

The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and later succumbed to his injuries. In response, GMP launched a full investigation, deploying specialist forensic teams to the scene at Powerleague. A second police presence was established on Valley Mill Lane, around half a mile away, where residents reported hearing screams. A forensic tent was set up near the Roch Valley Greenway, with authorities indicating that both locations are connected to the same incident.

By Saturday evening, GMP confirmed the arrest of two 19-year-old men on suspicion of murder. Both remain in police custody for questioning as the investigation continues.

Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton of GMP’s Major Incident Team extended condolences to the victim’s family and stated that specially trained officers are supporting them. “This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witnessed it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat,” he said.

Charlton confirmed that multiple scenes are being examined and assured the public that officers would maintain a visible presence in the area in the coming days. Authorities have asked anyone with information relevant to the case to contact GMP by calling 101 and quoting incident log 3354 of 01/08/25.