LIVE updates from Bury Powerleague crime scene as murder investigation launched after teenager stabbed to death

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a teenager stabbed in a car park knife attack. The 19-year-old, who hasn't been named, was the victim of a 'targeted attack', police said.

A scene was in place today (Saturday, August 2) at the Powerleague football complex in Bury, next to Bury College off Market Street, close to the town centre.

Crime scene specialists were seen within the complex taking photographs as part of the investigation.

The 19 year-old was said by Greater Manchester Police to have been attacked just before 9pm on Friday night (August 1) in a car park on Market Street.

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The force said in a statement on Saturday: "The victim sustained several stab wounds and died later from his injuries.

"No arrests have been made as our Major Incident Team continues to investigate the events that led up to this tragic incident."

Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident - our specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.

"This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witness it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat.

"We have several scenes in place with the investigation ongoing in order to identify and apprehend the offenders responsible."

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The Powerleague centre appears to have been open last night when the attack happened. Its closing time is listed online as 10pm. A nearby resident has just told