Murder investigation launched
GMP have launched a murder investigation after a 52-year-old male was assaulted in Rochdale Town Centre in the early hours of Saturday 26th September 2026 and sadly died from his injuries.
Details of Incident
At approximately 01:30 hours on Saturday 26th September 2026 a 52-year-old male was assaulted on South Parade, between The Old Bank bar and AST Hampsons Solicitors.
The Northwest Ambulance Service and GMP attended, and the victim was transported to hospital where he sadly died from his injures.
Suspects have been identified and arrests have been made.
Contact Information
If you have any information regarding the incident or have any CCTV and/or dash cam footage, please get in touch with the Police via this MIPP Portal by clicking "Submit Your Information Here" below.
You can also call the investigation team directly on 0161 856 3635, or use our Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact us on 101 quoting incident number 250-26/09/26.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.