Man dies after stabbing

Date published: 21 October 2009


A 29-YEAR-OLD man who was stabbed in Hollinwood on Saturday has died.

Police were called to Incline Road at 7.30pm following reports that a man, who has not yet been named, suffered a stab wound.

He was taken to hospital and underwent emergency surgery but died yesterday at 4pm.

Before the victim died, Michael Hornung (26), of Wilton Street, Chadderton, appeared at Oldham Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He was remanded in custody until January 5 when the case will be dealt with at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court.