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.
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Greater Manchester PoliceMohammed Afzal, 19, was named as the victim of the horror stabbing[/caption]
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Afzal 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.
All three of the arrested suspects are male and aged 19.
One was arrested at Manchester Airport early on Sunday, while the other two were arrested in Bury and Bolton on Saturday.
Afzal’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.
The investigation led by Greater Manchester Police‘s Major Incident Team continues.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton previously said: “Even though we have three people in custody this is still a live investigation and that will continue today and into next week.
“This was a violent and tragic incident that was witnessed by a lot of people.
“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.
“Our officers will be in the area today and over the next few days as we try to establish what happened in the lead-up to this awful incident.
“We also have specialist officers supporting the family at this difficult time.”
A Powerleague spokesperson previously wrote on Facebook: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the Bury club will be closed today.”
If anyone has any information or was in the area at the time, they should contact the force quoting log 3354-01/08/25.
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