Greater Manchester murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death moments before New Year

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death moments before the New Year.

A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "At around 11.55pm on Wednesday 31 December 2025, we were called to reports of a disturbance at an address on Tarn Drive in Bury.

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"Officers attended the scene and located a male in his 20s with injuries consistent with a stabbing. Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, the male sadly died.

"A male and a female in their 20s have both been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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