Family ‘Devastated’ After Man’s Fatal Stabbing

Relatives of a man who died from a stabbing have stated “his memory will live through us all”. Jack O’Brien, aged 27, passed away in a hospital a short time after emergency responders discovered him at Siddow Common in Leigh on Tuesday at 18:50 GMT. Authorities have apprehended two men, aged 55 and 53, in connection with his suspected murder, while two other men, aged 53 and 45, are being detained on suspicion of aiding an offender. Mr. O’Brien’s relatives expressed that they were “absolutely devastated” by his passing and pledged to “cherish every memory” of him. They said: “We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts which will never heal.”As a family we will cherish every memory good and the bad. “His memory will live through us all, forever our Jack and forever 27.” Investigators are urging anyone possessing information, CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage to reach out to the police department. Greater Manchester Police stated that all information, regardless of how minor, could offer the necessary answers for Mr. O’Brien’s family. The finest content from BBC Radio Manchester is available on Sounds, and updates from BBC Manchester can be followed on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Additionally, story suggestions can be submitted to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk and through Whatsapp at 0808 100 2230. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.