A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death. 

Police were called to Royton Avenue, Sale, to reports a man had been stabbed, at 11.10pm on Thursday.

Officers attended and found a 34-year-old man with a stab wound to his neck.

He was given first aid by officers before he was taken to hospital where he later died.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Estelle Mathieson, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This has been a fast-moving enquiry and we have one teenager in custody but our investigation continues.

“We have had a fantastic response from the public that has provided a number of positive lines of enquiry but we still need the community’s help to find the men responsible for taking the life of this young man and leaving his child to grow up without a dad.

“Only a few hours have passed since this tragic turn of events occurred.  Our thoughts are with his family at the difficult time and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

“I would urge anyone who either witnessed the incident itself or has information that would help us, to get in contact.

“We will always treat information with the strictest of confidence and you can pass information to us anonymously but please, do it as a matter of urgency.”

A crime scene is still in place at the scene and may cause some disruption.

Anyone with information should contact 0161 856 777 quoting reference number 2327 of 20/07/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.