Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Bolton.

Officers were called to Davenport Street, Bolton , just after 10pm last night to reports that a man had been attacked by a number of men.

They attended and found a 39-year-old man with a number of stab wounds.

The man was sadly pronounced dead shortly after.

GMP says further enquiries have established that the man had been attacked by a number of men in dark clothing until witnesses approached them to try and help the victim before the offenders ran off.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Reporter Alexandra Rucki is sending live updates from the scene.