Man at centre of Cheetham Hill murder investigation named as tributes pour in
A teenager was arrested following the incident
Vernard Murray died following a stabbing in Cheetham Hill(Image: Facebook)
The man at the centre of a murder investigation in Cheetham Hill has been named as tributes pour in from family and friends.
Emergency services were called at 2.25pm following reports of a disturbance. Mr Murray, 26, was taken to hospital with serious knife wounds. He tragically later died.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was being questioned by detectives on Saturday (October 25). GMP has been contacted for an update on the investigation.
Though formal identification is yet to take place, tributes have been paid to Mr Murray on social media.
Commenting on the Manchester Evening News‘ Facebook page, Gerrard Leonie wrote: “R.I.P Vernard you’ll be missed can’t believe you’ve been took away fly high.”
Flowers at the scene on Friday(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
Angela Clawson posted: “RIP to a lovely young man everyone guna miss u bro good night god bless.”
In a public Facebook post, Mr Murray’s sister Tammy thanked people for their support ‘at this insanely painful time for [her] family’. “Forever 26 our angel,” she said.
“Thank you all so so much for your condolences and messages we have seen and read them all. I wish we had the words to message each and every 1 of yous back but were so grateful for them all at this insanely painful time.”
In a further post, alongside a family photo, she added: “Forever 26 my boy until the wheels come off my best friend… best brother I could have ever wished and hope for life was so full with you in it.”
Scores of friends posted messages of support for the family. Mr Murray’s loved ones are understood to be too upset to speak publicly following the tragedy.
The scene in Cheetham Hill(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
The occupant is seen getting out of the upturned car before being chased on foot by two people, understood to have seconds earlier been in a vehicle behind giving chase.
Neighbours told the Manchester Evening News they heard a loud bang at around 2pm, before police stormed the area. Forensic work was carried out on Friday as a cordon was erected.
Flowers were later left at the scene. It is understood friends and loved ones of Mr Murray gathered at nearby Smedley Park on Friday night to pay tribute