Teenager killed in ‘targeted' football car park attack
Mohammed Afzal was found with multiple stab wounds at the car park of the Powerleague football complex in Bury, Greater Manchester, on Friday night.
He later died from his stab injuries.
Three 19-year-old male suspects remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend while the police investigation continues.
Two arrests took place in Bury and Bolton on Saturday night, while a third arrest occurred at Manchester airport at around 4.30am on Sunday morning.
Afzal's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
One resident said emergency services started to arrive on the scene at 9.30pm.
He said: 'There were ambulances, police vans, rapid response. Later that night you could hear a woman scream when she came to the scene, I have never heard anything like it. We knew then someone had died.'
Det Ch Insp John Charlton, of Greater Manchester Police, said: 'Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident – our specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.
'This incident will have shocked the community and distressed anyone who witnessed it, but we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat.
'In the coming days as we are determined to bring the family the answers they deserve.'
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