Murder probe launched as man, 35, dies after being 'punched' outside bar

A man has died after being 'punched' outside a bar in Bury in the early hours of Saturday (July 8). Police have launched a murder investigation after it was confirmed the 35-year-old victim, who was rushed to hospital from the scene, had died on Sunday.

A major police presence was reported on Silver Street on Saturday, with a large cordon in place and forensics conducting investigations at the scene throughout the afternoon. Enquiries have suggested the man was punched and then fell to the ground in the attack.

Emergency services were first called out to the assault at 4.25am on Saturday where the victim was rushed to hospital with 'life-threatening injuries'.

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It has since been confirmed that the victim has died in hospital. Greater Manchester Police have now arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Police previously confirmed on Saturday they received calls from the public about an assault outside a premises on Silver Street. Another suspect, aged 21, was initially arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday and has since been bailed.

Detective Superintendent and Head of GMP’s Major Incident Team, Chris Bridge said: “A murder investigation has been launched to understand the circumstances surrounding this man’s death. My thoughts are with this man’s loved ones who have suffered an unimaginable loss from this tragic and unacceptable incident.

“Officers are following a number of lines of enquiries to understand how this happened and identify who is responsible. We would like to thank the public for supporting our investigation and continue to encourage anyone who has mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage that may