Didsbury death: Three murder arrests over traffic lights attack

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Sadiq Al-lamiImage source, Family handout
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Sadiq Al-lami, 30, died in hospital after the incident in the early hours of 23 January

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an "altercation" at a set of traffic lights.

Sadiq Al-lami, 30, died in hospital after two cars had stopped at lights on the A34, Kingsway, in Didsbury in the early hours of 23 January.

Greater Manchester Police said the men, aged 18, 22 and 24, remain in custody for questioning.

Noraiz Kama, 18, was charged with Mr Al-lami's murder on Thursday.

Mr Al-lami's family said his "warmth and love touched the hearts of everyone he met".

"His love and laughter were contagious, and he was always full of life," they added.

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Greater Manchester Police said its investigation was "far from over"

Det Insp Alex Wilkinson said: "Our investigation continues to progress well - we have made a total of four arrests and have secured one charge so far.

"That being said, our investigation is far from over and as officers we continue to carry out extensive enquiries to find answers for Sadiq's family.

"I would like to reassure the public that we are working hard to ascertain the full details of this case."

The force has asked anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or who witnessed anything which could assist the investigation, to come forward.

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