A murder investigation is active in South Manchester after 34-year-old Adrian Brown was fatally stabbed in Moss Side.
Police responded to reports of a serious assault on Raby Street around 11pm on Friday, 8 May 2026. Despite emergency treatment, Mr Brown died from chest stab wounds.
Multiple Suspects Held
Greater Manchester Police arrested an 18-year-old and a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder; both remain in custody. Three others—a 25-year-old man, a 38-year-old man, and a 26-year-old woman—were also detained on suspicion of assisting an offender as inquiries continue.
Family Pay Tribute
Adrian Brown’s partner, Tamia Zameer, who shares three children with him, said: “R.I.P to my number one, Adrian. I love you always and forever.
Me and your boys will cherish every moment that we had. We will miss you so much.
Your legacy will forever live on and I will get the justice that you deserve.” His mother, Jennifer Meade, added: “My son, you did not deserve this. I can’t put into words how I feel.
They took my boy. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, and he adored being a dad to my grandkids.
I will miss you so much. Rest in peace, son.
I love you more than you know.”
Police Seek Witnesses
Greater Manchester Police are urging anyone with information or footage related to the stabbing/" title="Stabbing" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">stabbing to come forward.
Witnesses can contact GMP on 0161 856 2270 or 101, quoting log 4069 of 08/05/26. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
