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19-year-old charged with murder of man stabbed to death in Old Trafford

Salah Adam Eldin, 21, sustained "serious injuries" before losing his life on Wednesday 31 May.

Emily Sergeant - 6th June 2023

A 19-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Old Trafford last week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that 19-year-old Demari Adrian Raymond Rose has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article after officers were called to reports of a “disturbance” at an address on Kings Road in the Old Trafford area of Manchester at around 7:45pm on Wednesday 31 May.

A 21-year-old victim – who has since been named as Salah Adam Eldin – was found seriously injured when police arrived, and despite the best efforts of the first responders, GMP confirmed that the young man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Rose was arrested in the early hours of last Saturday morning (3 June), and was remanded into custody, before appearing at Tameside Magistrates Court yesterday.

A further two teenage males were arrested on the night of the attack in connection with the murder – a 15-year-old on suspicion of murder, and a 16-year-old on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in the nearby area – but GMP has revealed they have both been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Salah’s family are continuing to be supported by officers, GMP assured, and are also being continuously updated with the progress being made in the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Liz Hopkinson, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said in a statement when Rose was arrested last week that the force “recognises the impact this tragic event will have on the friends and family of Salah,” and insisted that their thoughts remain with them as they “come to terms with this loss in terrible circumstances”.

DCI Hopkinson also reissued an urgent appeal to the public for witnesses and information, as well as any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage.

“Whilst we have made a number of arrests,” DCI Hopkinson continued, “we are still in the early stages of a murder investigation and are working hard to piece together the timeline of events.

“We are also keeping an open mind and are continuing to appeal to members of the public to share any information they might have about this case with the police.

“It is believed the two offenders were riding a black mountain bike and a yellow Council Beryl bicycle, and enquiries also suggest there were approximately five people in the area at the time of the murder who may have vital information that could assist the investigation.”

Read more:

• Two teens arrested after death of 21-year-old man found with ‘serious injuries’ in Old Trafford
• Tribute paid to woman, 51, who was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Tameside
• Police launch investigation into ‘possible manslaughter’ of newborn baby at Manchester hospital

Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP on 101 quoting log number 3367 31/5/2023.

Or alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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