Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Levenshulme over weekend

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a young man in Levenshulme over the weekend.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that officers were called to reports of a man who suffered ‘serious stab wounds’ on Chapel Street at around 7:06pm on Saturday evening (15 August), and once they arrived on the scene, the victim was pronounced dead despite the best efforts of emergency services.

The identity of the victim has not yet been announced, but it has been confirmed that he was a 24-year-old man.

Work is ongoing to locate the victim’s next of kin, and several scenes remain in place while the police investigation continues.

According to police, it is believed that this was an ‘isolated incident’ with no wider threat to the public.

While a 27-year-old man has already been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody, GMP have still issued a public appeal for information.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim in this tragic incident,” commented Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, from GMP’s Major Incident Team.

“Officers acted swiftly to arrest a man, who is in our custody for questioning.

“Our investigation is ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who may have information that can assist us.”

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Can you help? Anyone in the Chapel Street area around the time of this incident, or who has mobile phone, CCTV, Ring doorbell and dashcam footage, can contact police on 0161 856 9008 quoting the log number 2983 of 15/08/2026.

“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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