The family of a man who was found dead at a house in Atherton last Friday evening have now paid a touching tribute to him.
It comes after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called reports of a man being unconscious at a property on Samuel Street in the Greater Manchester town of Atherton at around 6:08pm last Friday evening (17 November), and when they attended the scene, they found a 49-year-old who’d sustained an injury described as being “serious”.
Despite the best efforts of the all the emergency services who attended the scene, the man tragically passed away a short time later.
Officers say they believe the man had been stabbed.
#APPEAL | A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Atherton.
A 49-year-old man sadly died last night. Officers are appealing for people who may have relevant information to come forward.
With a murder investigation having been launched, and enquiries currently ongoing, the man has now been named as Paul Marsh, and his family have paid tribute to the “unconditionally loved” father.
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The family’s tribute reads: “Paul was our son, brother, partner and father, and he was loved unconditionally. Paul’s death is beyond comprehension, and we cannot believe that he has died in such a violent and tragic way.
“Paul will be remembered for many things not least, his laughter, loyalty, and sense of fun. He will not be forgotten, and our world is a sadder place without him in it.”
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Paul’s family have asked for privacy whilst they grieve for their loss.
Samuel Street in Atherton, where the man was sadly found dead / Credit: Google Maps
Police have also issued a public appeal for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson said he understands people “will be concerned when they hear of news of what has happened”, but the force would like to reassure the public that it has “a number of additional resources deployed to identifying the person responsible”.
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“We are treating this as a murder investigation, and it is believed that the man was stabbed, DCI Higginson added.
“We are carrying out multiple lines of enquiry and are also appealing to anyone with information about this incident to make a report to police. This includes anyone who may have relevant footage including CCTV, mobile, Ring doorbell or dashcam”.
Initially, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, GMP confirmed, but he has since been released andc currently “faces no further action”.
Following this, GMP has now confirmed that a 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday evening (19 November), and he remains in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact GMP by calling 101 quoting 2727 of 17/11/2023, or alternatively, you can report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie issues statement after Co-op Live cancels gig at the last minute
Daisy Jackson
Hip hop star A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has issued a statement after his Co-op Live gig was cancelled with just minutes to go.
The rapper was meant to be opening the huge venue tonight after several delays, which have included Peter Kay and The Black Keys postponing.
It looked like the doors would actually open today, but Co-op Live announced the show’s cancellation just minutes before fans were meant to head inside.
The 23,500-capacity venue blamed ‘a venue-related technical issue’.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie himself has now released a statement about the last-minute cancellation of his gig.
He wrote: “Something happened with the venue while I was at soundcheck today that caused cancellation of the show.
“We are working on rescheduling in the next few days.
“I’m heated about the situation too but safety first Manchester I got you, just stay tuned for further info.”
Co-op Live was meant to open with Peter Kay on 23 April, after a test event with Rick Astley the previous weekend.
But due to technical issues Peter Kay was rescheduled, and then postponed again, with The Black Keys also rescheduled.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has released a statement after his Co-op Live gig was cancelled. Credit: The Manc Group
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was supposed to be the first official act to play at the massive new Manchester arena.
But fans were turned away from Co-op Live at the eleventh hour today.
The venue said in a statement: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead.
“We kindly ask fans to leave the area.
“Ticket holders will receive further information in due course.
“We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many.”
Further information for fans affected by the cancellation will follow soon.
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Co-op Live cancels opening night gig – after fans have already arrived at the arena
Daisy Jackson
Co-op Live has suddenly cancelled its opening night gig, asking all fans to leave the area.
The huge Manchester venue was finally ready to open the doors for the first official gig – A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – tonight.
But mere minutes before the action was due to begin, the venue has announced it’s no longer going ahead.
The Co-op Live had already been hit with several high-profile delays, including postponing Peter Kay’s opening gigs (twice) and pushing back The Black Keys.
In a statement issued this evening, they’ve now confirmed that A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has also been cancelled.
The news came after the venue was meant to have opened its doors.
Co-op Live wrote: “Due to a venue-related technical issue, tonight’s A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show will no longer go ahead.
“We kindly ask fans to leave the area.
“Ticket holders will receive further information in due course.
“We deeply apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause for many.”
Fans have understandably left gutted by the last-minute cancellation, and worried for their tickets for Olivia Rodrigo later this week.
One person wrote: “I’m getting whiplash, are you safe to open or not?? I have Olivia Rodrigo this weekend and I did not fight the Ticketmaster war for this.”
Another said: “My kids were going… cancelled it 10 mins after the doors were due to open.”
Someone else wrote: “My son’s two mates just got told as they arrived! How can they let it get so late in the day before cancelling? Crazy?”
One person commented on The Manc’s Instagram post: “At this point they need to shut the venue until its finished and then reopen it when it’s done. I was there for a residence opening before Peter kay and wires everywhere and loos that isn’t flush. They need probably atleast another month of work.
“Also we are missing 32 restaurants and bars that are not even close to being started on yet.whole reason they’re opening is because of contract stipulations and people need invoicing and the company running this does not want to loose more money. Bare in mind this has nearly cost 400 million so far and overdue on the build schdual anyway….”
One follower said: “Literally stood in the queue for 30 mins while they was letting people in and then decided to cancel it ! If there was a chance of it being cancelled why do it after the doors had opened.”
Emily Sergeant -
20th November 2023 
