Two men have been arrested following the suspected murder of a 28-year-old man outside a pub in Rochdale in the early hours of this morning.
Greater Manchester Police arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of murder after finding the victim with head injuries outside the Mucky Duck pub on Drake Street.
Police were called to the pub just after 12:30am this morning following reports a man had collapsed.
The victim was taken to Fairfield Hospital in Bury but staff were unable to save him and he died shortly after arriving.
GMP this morning confirmed that a 31-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both currently remain in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information should phone police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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