Police arrest man on suspicion of murder as investigation gathers pace

The suspect was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and remains in custody for questioning.

Police were called to an incident on Charles Street in Tyldesley at about 1.30am on Saturday.

Thomas Williamson, 30, died at the scene.

Police say a number of lines of enquiry are being followed up and detectives are now seeking to locate the occupants of a silver Chevrolet Kalos.

Victim: Thomas Williamson

The car was seen driving past Mr Williamson shortly before the incident.

The CCTV images show the car and also a person that police believe may be able to help them with their enquiries.

Detective Inspector Nicola McCulloch, of GMPs Major Incident Team, said:"We are keen to speak to the occupants of this vehicle as part of our on-going enquiries.

"I would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen this vehicle around Tyldesley town centre in the days leading up to this incident, especially on the evening of Friday, September 24 into the early hours of Saturday morning, or anyone who may have dash cam footage or CCTV showing this vehicle driving around, please can you check your footage from this time.

"We believe that the vehicle stopped on Elliot Street, in the town centre at around 1am on Saturday 25 September and spoke to a man who then ran away from the vehicle.

"If you were this person, please get in touch as you may be able to assist us in uncovering what happened on that night.

"The vehicle was actually recovered by us the day after the incident in Platt Bridge, but we do still need to speak to the occupants.

"Any information, no matter how small, could help.

"You can send information to us through our online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP21L18-PO1, by calling GMPs major incident room on 0161 856 6777, or by using our LiveChat service on our website, www.gmp.police.uk quoting log number 280 of 25/09/2021.
"Alternativley, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111".