A murder probe has been launched after the death of a man, which followed a serious assault in a UK town last month, police said. Officers were called to reports of an altercation on Hale Lane, Failsworth, at approximately 9.50pm on June 19.

At the scene, emergency responders found a man, who was treated for stab wounds and taken to hospital. On July 4, he sadly died, Greater Manchester Police said today. The force has now named him as Steven Dossett, aged 40. His family are being supported by specialist officers.

The force said in a statement: "Steven’s family are devastated by his loss and kindly request that their privacy be respected at this time."

Following Mr Dossett's death, a murder investigation was launched, and officers from GMP's Major Incident Team are continuing to pursue multiple lines of enquiry.

Four men and one woman aged between 17 and 45 years, who were arrested on grievous bodily harm and assault offences, have been released on bail while investigations continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker, the Senior Investigating Officer from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This was a shocking attack, which has now evolved into a murder investigation following the death of Steven last week.

“His family are being supported by specialist officers at this time, and we are keeping them updated as our work continues at pace.

“While we have made several arrests, we are still appealing for information and would urge anyone who witnessed anything of significance, or has any information relating to this incident, to please contact us. Even the smallest of detail may assist our enquiries.”

Officers are keen to obtain any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area.

People with information are asked to contact police via 101 or the Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3924 of 19/06/26.