Detectives secure murder charge following fatal stabbing in Leigh

Kevin Draper (15/09/1969) of Siddow Common Leigh, has been charged with murder.

He has been remanded into custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates tomorrow (Saturday 7 December).

These charges relate to an incident which took place on Tuesday 3 December on Siddow Common, where a man, later named as Jack O’Brien, sadly passed away following a fatal stabbing. 

Detectives continue to appeal for anyone who has information to come forward.

If you have any information, CCTV, dashcam or phone footage please contact us on 101 or contact detectives directly on 0161 856 1995 quoting log number 2989 of 03/12/24.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111