TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 56-year-old man who “refused medical care” died following an alleged assault.
Brian Cunliffe died after the reported attack in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on Friday, cops said.
Cops and emergency services scrambled to Bryn Street just after 10.30pm after ambulance services reported an “ongoing disturbance” in which a man “had blood coming from his face”.
A man in his 50s and a man in his 30s were arrested and remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
The arrested men and the victim are believed to be known to each other, Grater Manchester Police said.
Cunliffe initially refused medical care on Friday saying “he did not remember how he got his injuries”, said the force.
He told cops he “would take himself to the hospital in the morning”.
Police were later alerted by Salford Royal Hospital that the victim was in a life-threatening condition at about 12 noon on Saturday.
Cunliffe then passed away on Sunday, two days after the initial “disturbance”.
Cops said that his grieving family are being supported and fully updated throughout.
Detective Inspector Hulston, of GMP’s Major Incident Team (MIT), said: “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time.
“Our Family Liaison Officers are supporting the family of the deceased, and we are ensuring they are fully updated throughout.
“We are continuing to establish the full facts of this incident, but we believe both suspects and the victim were known to each other.
“I would like to reassure the community in Wigan that this is an isolated incident.
“We have two men in custody who are currently being questioned by my officers, we will provide further updates when we know more.”
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