Liverpool was tonight unveiled as the host of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest next year - and the reaction in Manchester was, well, mixed.
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Detectives investigating the death of a teenager in Heywood have made two further arrests.
Callum Riley, 17, was found badly injured in the garden of a property on Atholl Drive on Saturday morning (17 September) and tragically died a short time later.
A murder investigation was swiftly launched by GMP, which has already resulted in a number of people being arrested in connection with Mr Riley's death.
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In an update this afternoon (Sunday), the force confirmed a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They remain in police custody alongside two men, aged 18 and 33, who were also arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday. A 21-year-old woman has been released and faces no further action.
Police say their investigation is 'very much' ongoing, as they continue to appeal for witnesses. Patrols in the area have also been stepped up in response to the incident, they said.
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with Callum’s family, who we are liaising with via a specially trained officer. Our investigation is very much ongoing and we are continuing to appeal for information.
"Officers from the Rochdale district will be providing a visible presence in the coming days to reassure members of the public – anyone with concerns can approach them."
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