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Wigan Man Dies After Refusing Aid | Manchester News

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A tragic murder in Wigan: Brian Cunliffe, 56, died two days after suffering facial injuries in a suspected assault on Bryn Street — he initially refused help at the scene, claiming no memory of how he got hurt. Two men, one in his 50s and another in his 30s, have been arrested on suspicion of murder; police believe the victim knew his attackers. The neighborhood is reeling, with locals stunned by the sudden loss of a man who’d only recently moved in — especially as kids once played freely on the now-swarming street. Investigators are piecing together what happened that fateful Friday night. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7315704dae17b19a

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