The victim of a murder in Leigh was stabbed multiple times. In a chilling attack it is believed Scott Anderton, aged 33, was then pushed into a canal.
Police have obtained a 36 hour custody extension so they can continue to question three suspects aged, 16, 17, and 18. In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Three teenagers being held by police on suspicion of murdering a man from Leigh have had their time in custody extended. "Three males – aged 16, 17, and 18 – were arrested on Friday 26 March and will remain in custody for an additional 36 hours after an application was accepted at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court earlier today (Saturday 27 March). "A murder investigation was launched by detectives from GMP’s Major Incident
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