Boy, 19, stabbed to death in packed Powerleague football car park is pictured as three teens arrested for ‘murder’

Published on August 04, 2025 at 02:55 PM
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Knifeman on loose as teenage boy, 19, stabbed to death in Powerleague football car park sparking murder probe

A TEENAGER who was stabbed to death in a Powerleague car park has been named and pictured for the first time.

Mohammed Afzal, 19, was attacked shortly before 9pm on Friday in a car park on Market Street in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Police officer standing next to a police car.He suffered numerous stab wounds on Friday night Photo of Mohammed Afzal.Mohammed Afzal, 19, was named as the victim of the horror stabbing

Mohammed sustained numerous stab wounds and died later from his injuries.

Three teenagers were detained on suspicion of murder in what is being considered a “targeted” attack and are currently in custody.

One was arrested at Manchester Airport early on Sunday, while the other two were arrested in Bury and Bolton on Saturday.

All three of the arrested suspects are male and aged 19 with the latest being arrested at Manchester Airport at 4.30am this morning.

Mohamed’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

The investigation led by Greater Manchester Police ‘s Major Incident Team continues.

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