The victim has been named as 40-year-old Steven Dossett
17:56, 09 Jul 2026Updated 17:59, 09 Jul 2026
CSI teams in attendance (Image: Manchester Evening News)
A murder investigation has been launched by detectives after a man who was attacked in Oldham a month ago tragically died. Police and paramedics responded to the ‘shocking’ stabbing on June 19 in Failsworth.
A large emergency response raced to the scene on Hale Lane at around 9.50pm. A large police presence remained at the scene the following day amid investigations into the knife attack.
A man was treated for stab wounds and rushed to hospital where he then died on July 4. He has now been named as Steven Dossett, aged 40. Greater Manchester Police say his family are ‘devastated’ and have asked for privacy.
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A murder investigation has now been launched, with detectives from GMP’s Major Incident Team leading the probe. A major appeal for CCTV and other footage from the area has been shared with witnesses also urged to come forward.
Four men and one woman aged between 17 and 45 years, who were all previously arrested on grievous bodily harm and assault offences, have been released on bail.
Police at the scene(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker, the Senior Investigating Officer from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This was a shocking attack, which has now evolved into a murder investigation following the death of Steven last week.
“His family are being supported by specialist officers at this time, and we are keeping them updated as our work continues at pace.
“While we have made several arrests, we are still appealing for information and would urge anyone who witnessed anything of significance, or has any information relating to this incident, to please contact us. Even the smallest of detail may assist our enquiries.”
Police said officers are keen to obtain any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area. Details can also be submitted online here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S38-PO1 You can contact police via 101 or Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3924 of 19/06/26. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.