The family of a man with a “giant personality” have paid a touching tribute to him following his death after a bar fight in Bury.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called out to reports of a ‘serious assault’ on Silver Street in Bury town centre at around 4:25am on last Saturday (8 July), and once they arrived at the scene, they found a 35-year-old man with life-threatening injuries who was subsequently rushed to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of all medical professionals involved, the man – who has now been named as Piotr Ludwiczak – sadly died as a result of his injuries.
A 19-year-old male has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and enquiries are currently ongoing.
#ARREST | A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder today after a 35-year-old man sadly died in hospital following an assault on Silver Street in Buy yesterday.
GMP says it is continuing to appeal to the public for information as the investigation continues, and has assured that Piotr’s family are being fully supported by officers throughout the whole process, and are aware of the progress being made.
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In the meantime, a spokesperson for Piotr’s family has paid tribute to the young dad who “well-liked by everyone he met” and “loved making people laugh”.
Silver Street in Bury, where the incident occurred / Credit: Google Maps
The touching tribute reads: “Piotr, also known as Peter, was loved by his family and friends. He had a giant personality and loved making people laugh, he certainly made his partner and young son smile every day.
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“Piotr was well-liked by everyone he met, both in the UK and Poland.
“He was a gentleman, always keen to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. Piotr worked hard to provide for his family and was never happier than when he was spending time with them. He was loved by many and there are no words to describe the pain that is now being experienced by all that knew him.
“It is difficult to comprehend that Piotr has died under such tragic and needless circumstances and it is heart breaking to know he will never walk through the door and hug his son again.
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“The family are devastated beyond belief and find it hard to imagine life without him.”
Anyone with information is asked to submit it through the MIPP portal here, or you can also contact the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 or by calling 101 quoting log number 655 of the 08/07/2023.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Chester Zoo is hiring a new keeper to look after its ‘birds and bees’
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is currently hiring someone to look after its ‘birds and bees’, and you can get your applications in the for role now.
If you’re after a career change in 2026, then surely it doesn’t get much better than this?
The UK’s biggest charity zoo currently has a vacancy open for a Keeper to join the Invertebrates team, and for the right candidate, this offers a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the wider Ectotherms department – with a focus on native species conservation.
Chester Zoo is responsible for one of Europe’s largest and most-diverse animal communities, and this is your chance to be a part of what makes it so special.
For this full-time role, the zoo is looking for an ‘enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated’ individual to provide extensive knowledge and proven expertise in caring for and managing all the native invertebrate species that live there.
The ideal candidate for this job will have a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience, and have ‘outstanding’ observational skills and attention to detail, as well as be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met.
The role of ‘Keeper – Invertebrates’ is 40 hours per week on a 12-month Fixed Term basis, with the working week being 10 days out of 14, including weekends and bank holidays as rostered, and the salary being £25,500 per annum.
Working at Chester Zoo comes with an ‘excellent benefits package’ and loads of perks too, including a generous pension scheme, 33 days paid holidays per year, a healthcare plan, pension scheme, a staff pass so you can visit the zoo for free, and complimentary tickets for friends and family.
Think you’re fit for the job? The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026, and you can find out more and apply for the role here.
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Appeal for information after serious bus-cyclist collision on Deansgate
Daisy Jackson
Police have launched an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on Deansgate, which has left a cyclist in critical condition.
Yesterday afternoon reports were made of a crash between a cyclist and a bus on the busy street in Manchester city centre.
The cyclist, who is a man in his 80s, has suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, and remains in hospital in critical condition.
The crash took place on the junction of Bridge Street and Deansgate at around 12.30pm on Monday 2 November.
A large cordon was in place and Deansgate closed for several hours yesterday.
Police officers are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the moments leading up to this incident, or may have mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1510 of 02.11.26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
11th July 2023 
