Man dies after being injured by firework at Delph vigil

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The man was injured by a firework at a vigil near a cricket club in Delph

A man has died after he was critically injured by a firework at a vigil.

The 52-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries at the event on Huddersfield Road in Delph, Oldham, at about 21:00 GMT on 19 November.

The man, whose identity has not yet been released, died in hospital on Friday.

Greater Manchester Police said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and are carrying out inquiries.

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