Man stabbed to death after row, inquest hears

Mohammed Afzal was known by his family as Isa

A man who was stabbed to death in a car park died following an "altercation" with other men, an inquest has heard.

Mohammed Afzal, 19, was killed in an attack on Market Street, Bury, at about 21:00 BST on 1 August.

Rochdale Coroner's Court heard Mr Afzal, who was known by his family as Isa, died from "multiple sharp force injuries".

Assistant Coroner Michael Salt opened the inquest into his death, with the full hearing to take place once criminal proceedings have concluded. Three men have been charged with his murder.

Police coroners' officer Emma Campbell said: "Mr Afzal was involved in an altercation with some other males where it appears he has been injured while at the scene.

"He retreated to a nearby car where it was apparent he was bleeding and sought medical intervention."

She added that paramedics attended but Mr Afzal, who was a student, died at the scene.

He said he would await the conclusion of criminal proceedings before setting a date for the full inquest.

Abbas Hussain, 19, of Bolton, Biryan Ak, 19, of Norman Grove, Longsight, and Mohammed Rayhan, 19, of Chauncy Road, Failsworth, have been charged with his murder.

Mr Hussain has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

Two other men, who were arrested following the incident, have been bailed.