Murder probe launched after 27-year-old man stabbed in Crumpsall
- A 27-year-old man died after being stabbed in Crumpsall early Saturday.
- Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation into the attack.
- Suspects wearing balaclavas and dark clothing fled towards Ash Tree Road.
- No arrests have been made as forensic teams examine the scene.
- Police are urging witnesses to contact them via 101 or Crimestoppers.
Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 27-year-old man who was stabbed in the Crumpsall area of north Manchester on Saturday 14 November 2026. Officers were called to Moss Bank near Crumpsall Park at approximately 1:34am after receiving a report from the North West Ambulance Service.
Emergency services attended the scene shortly before 1:35am to respond to the incident. Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation into the fatal attack.
Victim died in ambulance after multiple stab wounds
The victim sustained multiple stab wounds during the attack.
Police have not yet released a formal cause of death for the 27-year-old man.
Forensic teams examine Moss Bank scene
Police have established scenes at both locations to allow for forensic investigation.
A significant police presence remains in the area as forensic opportunities are explored.
DI Neil Higginson leads major incident team
Detective Inspector Neil Higginson of the Greater Manchester Police Major Incident Team is the Senior Investigating Officer leading the case.
He described the incident as a “shocking and tragic attack”.
Detective Inspector Higginson said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the victim's family and loved ones at this devastating time”.
No arrests made in connection with attack
No arrests have been made in connection with the attack, according to reports from GB News and The Mirror. Manchestermirror.co.uk confirmed on 14 November 2026 that no arrests have been made in the murder investigation. The Independent also stated that no arrests have been made as the police continue their enquiries.
Police appeal for public information and footage
Greater Manchester Police are urging the public to contact them with any information regarding the incident. Witnesses or anyone with relevant details should call 101, quoting log 208 of 14 November 2026, or use the force's LiveChat service.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Police are specifically requesting that anyone with CCTV, doorbell, mobile phone, or dashcam footage contact the force to assist with the investigation.
Community reassured by police presence
Detective Inspector Neil Higginson has stated that the police are pursuing all available lines of enquiry. He said: "We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and identify everyone involved".
A significant police presence will remain in the area while the investigation continues. Detective Inspector Higginson said: "I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist our investigation to contact us however insignificant you think it might be".
- Horror on the streets of Crumpsall as murder investigation launched following death of man, 27, stabbed in early hours attack by balaclava-clad thugs - Manchest (manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
- Crumpsall murder investigation after fatal stabbing 2026 (manchestermirror.co.uk)
- Man, 27, stabbed to death in Manchester as police launch murder hunt for 'masked gang' - Daily Record (dailyrecord.co.uk)
- Manchester stabbing: Murder investigation launched after man, 27, stabbed to death (gbnews.com)
- Man, 27, stabbed to death in Manchester street attack by 'gang of masked men' as police flood area - The Mirror (mirror.co.uk)
- Police launch murder investigation after 27-year-old fatally stabbed | The Independent (independent.co.uk)
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