People urged 'not to speculate' as murder investigation launched in south Manchester

People have been urged 'not to speculate' after a murder investigation was launched in south Manchester on Tuesday morning (January 23).

Police said a 30-year-old man was killed after being 'assaulted' following an 'altercation at a traffic light' on Kingsway, in Didsbury, at around 1.40am. An 18-year-old male has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Detectives currently believe the victim and the suspect were travelling in separate vehicles before the victim was assaulted. He later died in hospital as a result of his injuries.

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A huge cordon was erected along Kingsway, beside the Tesco supermarket, with the busy main road closed off in both directions throughout the morning. Forensics were seen taking pictures of the scene and bagging up evidence amid ongoing investigations.

Didsbury East councillor Andrew Simcock has now urged local residents 'not to speculate' about the incident, which he said is believed to have been 'isolated' and encouraged anyone with information to contact police immediately.

"I have been a councillor in Didsbury East since 2011 and this is the first incident of its kind that I can recall," he said. "I would like to reassure local residents that this is an isolated incident.

"I first received a message from GMP at around 6.30am, and sent it out to the local resident groups that I am in to make them aware. At this time, I would ask residents and people on social media not to speculate until we know more.

"This is a completely isolated and targeted incident. The emotions from residents quickly moved on from being frustrated at the traffic chaos this morning, to great sympathy to all those involved.

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