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Three boys arrested for murder of 17-year-old found dead in park

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 17-year-old boy found dead in a Salford park.

The body of Alan Szelugowski was discovered by a dog walker in Clowes Park, Broughton, on January 30.

He had suffered a single stab wound.

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This morning, detectives arrested three teenage boys, one aged 15 and two aged 16, on suspicion of murder.

The trio remain in police custody for questioning.

A 17-year-old boy was previously arrested on suspicion of murder following Alan's death, but was later released under investigation.

Alan, whose family moved to Britain from Poland several years ago, lived in Crumpsall and was a student at the Albion Academy.

Police and forensic officers at the scene at Clowes Park, Salford (STEVE ALLEN)

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, of Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team, said: "As our investigation continues, our thoughts remain with Alan's loved ones.

"We have three suspects in custody but our enquiries are very much on going and we continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact us."

Anyone with information should contact police quoting Operation Rabaul via 0161 856 0055, via this link here, gmp.police.uk or 101.

Alternatively the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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