A FOURTH man arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager in Oldham has been released under investigation.
A fifth man, aged 20, is being questioned by detectives after voluntarily attending a police station last night (Monday, February17).
Two 21-year-old men and a 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, February 16 have been bailed.
It comes after a 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Oldham during the early hours of Sunday, February 16.
Police were called shortly before 4.30am to reports of a stabbing on Cheviot Avenue after a fight involving a small group of men.
Emergency services attended the scene and the 19-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The man was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
A scene remains in place on Cheviot Avenue.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 9908 quoting incident number 630 of 16/02/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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