Other UK News In Brief

Man Fatally Stabbed In Salford Break-In

Greater Manchester Police has launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Salford. Just before midnight on Wednesday, police were called to a house on Ethel Avenue, Pendlebury following reports of a burglary. While officers were responding to the first call, police also received reports a group of men had been seen carrying an injured man onto Hospital Road. On arrival at Hospital Road, police found a 26-year-old man with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Greater Manchester Police Major Incident Team is investigating and officers from Salford are working in the area and with the community to provide reassurance. Salford Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Kevin Mulligan said: "Clearly this is a shocking incident and a man has lost his life. However, I can reassure the community that we will thoroughly investigate what happened last night and do not believe that members of the public are at risk. I would urge anyone who knows something to speak to officers from the Major Incident Team and anyone else who has other concerns can speak to my officers, who will be providing an increased presence to provide the community with reassurance." A 59-year-old man, 27-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.

Battersea Murder Victim Named

Detectives have identified a man who was murdered in Battersea on Wednesday. He was Mahad Mohammed, 20, from Sporle Court, Winstanley Estate south west London. Police were called around 1.30am on Wednesday to Wye Street close to Pennethorne House, following reports of a man suffering stab wounds. London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination is taking place today at St George's Hospital Mortuary, Tooting. An incident room has opened under DCI Dave Manning (HSCC). DCI Manning said: "We believe that Mahad may have had an altercation with a group of youths earlier in the evening and would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this or who may have seen this group in the local area. I urge the local community to contact us with information and assist us in finding the person/s responsible for Mahad's murder." A man, in his late teens, was arrested last night at an address in south London on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at a south London police station.

Rare Rifle Stolen In Burglary

Burglars have stolen a rare deactivated rifle from a house in Brinnington. Between 11.40pm on Tuesday 14 June and 7am on Wednesday 15 June offenders got into the house through an open ground floor window. They stole a French Infantry style Flintlock Musket, including powder and ball ramrod, jewellery and a knife with a photograph of John Wayne on the handle. Pc Bill Baines, based at Cheadle Heath, said: “The rifle and knife are both quite rare and although not worth a great deal to the burglars are sentimental to the family. If you have seen somebody with one of these items, or somebody has tried to sell you one then please get in contact so we can investigate further. I’d also remind people to make sure they lock their doors and windows as one in three burglaries we see are through insecure properties. This is especially important when people go to bed in the evening.” Anyone with information is asked to call Cheadle Heath police station.

(BMcN)