Teenager arrested at airport after fatal stabbing
The teenage victim died after being stabbed in Market Street on Friday
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A third teenager has been arrested at an airport on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of man in a car park.
The victim, aged 19, suffered several wounds during the attack, which was seen by many people in Market Street, Bury, at about 21:00 BST on Friday, Greater Manchester Police said.
Two 19-year-old men were arrested in Bury and Bolton on Saturday night, while another 19-year-old man was held at Manchester Airport at about 04:30 BST on Sunday.
Det Ch Insp John Charlton said the stabbing was believed to be "a targeted attack with no wider threat".
He added: "Even though we have three people in custody, this is still a live investigation and that will continue today and into next week.
"This was a violent and tragic incident that was witnessed by a lot of people."
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