Further murder arrest after teenager fatally injured in Rochdale

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Police at Atholl Drive, in Heywood
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Police have asked for anyone with any information to contact them

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a teenager in Rochdale.

Callum Riley was found seriously injured on Atholl Drive in Heywood in the early hours of Saturday.

The 17-year-old died a short time later, Greater Manchester Police said.

Two men, aged 18 and 33, remain in police custody. A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 21-year-old woman has been released with no further action.

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Callum Riley was found with serious injuries on Atholl Drive in Heywood

Det Ch Insp Gina Brennand said: "Our inquiries are very much ongoing and we are continuing to appeal for information.

"We are continually assessing the impact this incident has had on local communities but I reiterate that we do not believe there is any risk to the public."

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