Dual Murder Investigations
Murder Investigations Widen Across London and Greater Manchester Following Fatal Stabbings
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In Croydon, police said the Livingstone Road stabbing was linked to an earlier altercation on Prince Road, with the man who died self-presenting at a hospital and later being identified as involved in the Livingstone Road incident.
In Greater Manchester, Steven Dossett, 40, died in hospital on July 4 after a stabbing on June 19 on Hale Lane, Failsworth (attack at about 9:50pm); detectives from GMP's Major Incident Team are leading the murder investigation.
Across the two cases, several people were released on bail: in Dossett’s case four men and one woman aged 17 to 45; in Croydon, three men aged 28, 38 and 44 were arrested on suspicion of murder.
The investigations are led by senior investigators: Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley is leading the Croydon inquiry, while Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker is the Senior Investigating Officer for the GMP inquiry into Dossett’s death.
Two separate murder investigations are under way in England after stabbings claimed two lives days apart. In Croydon, a man in his 20s died in hospital after being stabbed on Livingstone Road in Thornton Heath in the early hours of July 9. In Greater Manchester, Steven Dossett, 40, died on July 4 — more than two weeks after being stabbed on June 19.
Police in both areas have made arrests. Three men — aged 28, 38 and 44 — are in custody in Croydon on suspicion of murder. In Greater Manchester, four men and one woman, aged 17 to 45, have been arrested and released on bail while the investigation continues.
Croydon Stabbing Traced Back to Earlier Altercation
The Croydon attack did not come out of nowhere. Police linked the Livingstone Road stabbing to an earlier altercation on nearby Prince Road. The victim self-presented at a hospital, and officers later identified him as the man caught up in the Livingstone Road incident. He died from his injuries shortly after.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley is leading the Croydon inquiry. Police described the incident as isolated. They told residents to expect a greater police presence in the area while inquiries continue. Officers urged anyone with CCTV footage or video to come forward.
Steven Dossett Died 15 Days After Failsworth Attack
Steven Dossett was stabbed on Hale Lane in Failsworth, Oldham, at around 9:50pm on June 19. He was rushed to hospital with stab wounds. He died there on July 4 — 15 days later. The Sun described the original attack as a "shocking" incident that left the local community shaken.
Dossett's family have asked for privacy as they grieve. Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team are now leading a murder inquiry. Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker is the Senior Investigating Officer. She said police are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry.
Five Arrested in Manchester Case, All Released on Bail
Five people were arrested in connection with Dossett's death. They were four men and one woman, ranging in age from 17 to 45. All five have since been released on bail, according to Yahoo News. Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.
In Croydon, the three arrested men remain in custody. No charges have been announced in either case. Both inquiries are at an early stage, and detectives in both cities are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage to help piece together what happened.
Detectives Appeal for Public Help in Both Cities
In both cases, senior detectives say public information is key. In Croydon, police want anyone who filmed or recorded anything near Livingstone Road or Prince Road on the night of July 9 to get in touch. Officers have stressed they believe no wider threat exists to the community.
In Greater Manchester, DCI Barker's team is also asking for CCTV and witness accounts from Hale Lane on the night of June 19. Anyone with information on either case is urged to contact police directly. Both forces say they are supporting the victims' families throughout the investigations.
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