A murder investigation has been launched in Manchester after a 36-year-old man died two days after being stabbed in the leg.
The man was found seriously injured at a house on Berwyn Avenue in Blackley, Manchester, at around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday following reports of a disturbance.
He was rushed to hospital for treatment but died from his injuries on Monday morning.
Greater Manchester Police said a 29-year-old woman, who had initially been arrested on suspicion of wounding and assaulting a police officer, is now being questioned on suspicion of murder.
Police previously confirmed that the officer involved was not seriously injured.
Detective Inspector Terina Arthern said the victim and suspect were known to each other and described the incident as isolated, stressing that there was no wider threat to the community.
“Our investigation has been moving at pace since the weekend to establish the facts,” Arthern said.
She added that the victim’s next of kin had been informed and offered her condolences to his family and friends.
Police are continuing their investigation as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.
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