Detectives remained at two scenes in north Manchester following the fatal incident
A murder investigation has been launched after a man who was found unconscious in the street in north Manchester tragically died.
Police and paramedics had been called to Crescent Road in Crumpsall at around 11.50pm on Monday to concerns for the welfare of a man. He was found unconscious in the road and taken to hospital, but was later pronounced dead.
Scenes were put in place overnight and throughout Tuesday (March 23) on Wellington Road and Crescent Road, with forensics officers and detectives seen conducting investigations. An evidence tent was also erected on the pavement with officers seen manning the cordon.
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Flowers have since been laid at the scene of the incident. Pictures showed police tape blocking off the area with multiple police cars in attendance.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken into custody to be questioned by detectives, who are still trying to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident. Two scenes on Wellington Road and Crescent Road remain in place while officers ‘explore all lines of enquiry’.
Detective Inspector Chris Chadderton from the City of Manchester Division said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life, and our thoughts are firmly with his loved ones.
“We have a team of detectives working to piece together the events leading up to his death and are continuing to explore all available lines of enquiry. We urge anyone who may have seen anything, or has CCTV, doorbell, mobile or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident, to please contact us as this could be vital to our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 1146 quoting log 3923 of 23/03/2026. Information can also be shared using the ‘report tool’ or LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
