A teenager has been stabbed to death in a ‘targeted attack’ at a Powerleague car park.
The 19-year-old was knifed repeatedly in a car park on Market Street in Bury, Greater Manchester, at 9pm yesterday.
Detectives launched a murder inquiry after the teenager died of his injuries.
A cordon and crime scene remain in place around the car park close to Bury town centre.
No arrests have been made by Greater Manchester Police.
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Powerleague Bury announced on Facebook they are closed today and apologised for any inconvenience.
The force said in a statement on Saturday: ‘The victim sustained several stab wounds and died later from his injuries.
‘No arrests have been made as our Major Incident Team continues to investigate the events that led up to this tragic incident.’
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: ‘Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident – our specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.
‘This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witness it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat.
‘We have several scenes in place with the investigation ongoing in order to identify and apprehend the offenders responsible.’
A representative from Powerleague Bury decline to comment to Metro.
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