Murder investigation launched after man in 20s knifed to death minutes before New Year's countdown

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now confirmed a male and a female in their 20s have both been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning.

Officers remain at the scene today with a with multiple tactical units and detectives seen combing the area.

A GMP spokesman said: "At around 11.55pm on Wednesday December 31, 2025, we were called to reports of a disturbance at an address on Tarn Drive in Bury.

"Officers attended the scene and located a male in his 20s with injuries consistent with a stabbing.

"Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, the male sadly died.

"A male and a female in their 20s have both been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning. Investigations are ongoing."

A blue forensic tent was spotted on a driveway at a property near the junction with Windermere Drive, which is cordoned off.

Deputy Leader of Bury Council, Tamoor Tariq, issued a statement confirming that the fatal stabbing was an "isolated incident".

Mr Tariq, the Labour Councillor for Redvales, said: "Overnight there has been a very serious incident on Tarn Drive, which has resulted in a loss of life. GMP, Bury Council and Housing Services are working very closely on this incident as you can imagine.

"This is now a murder investigation. I want to reassure all local residents this is an isolated incident and there is no reason to assume there is a threat to the wider area.

"I will be doing everything in my power to ensure local residents are considered, especially those that are vulnerable as and when things progress."

One nearby resident told the Manchester Evening News: "The police have been there since at least 2:30am as that is when I got home and it was all taped off.

"The police said there had been a major incident when I asked."

Another added: "That part of the road was taped off about 12.30am with lots of police/paramedics in attendance as I was leaving my daughter's house."

Anyone with any information about the incident is being urged to contact GMP, quoting log 3529 of 31/12/2025.