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Mohammed Aftab was found on Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Police confirmed the boy was from Belfield after finding him at 8.30am Monday
They said news of his death had been 'devastating' to his family

By Alex Green and Phoebe Southworth For Mailonline

Published: 10:41 EST, 26 December 2017 | Updated: 05:42 EST, 27 December 2017

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A 21-year-old man found dead in a country lane on Christmas Day suffered multiple stab wounds and head injuries, police said.

A murder investigation has been launched after Mohammed Aftab's body was discovered in Dyehouse Lane in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Police confirmed the boy was from the Belfield area of Rochdale.

Officers were called to the scene at around 8.15am on Monday and he was formally identified the following day.

A murder investigation has been launched after Mohammed Aftab's body was discovered in Dyehouse Lane in Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police said he suffered 'multiple head injuries and stab wounds to the neck' and the news of his death was 'devastating' to his family.

Appealing for witnesses to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Wilkinson from the force's major incident team said: 'Learning that their son has died has been understandably devastating for the family and our officers continue to support them at this difficult time.

'Due to the time of year, the area wasn't as busy as usual but there are people out there who know exactly how Mohammed's life was tragically taken and I cannot stress the importance that they contact us.

Police confirmed the boy was from the Belfield area of Rochdale

Officers were called to the scene at around 8.15am on Monday and he was formally identified the following day

'Since the call came in, the dedicated team of officers have been working tirelessly on this case and will continue to do so until we track down those responsible and make them answer for this horrific crime.'

Detective Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle added: 'We are hoping members of the public can help us work out this man's last moments.

'If you have any information that you think might help us, no matter how small, please do get in touch.'

Greater Manchester Police said he suffered 'multiple head injuries and stab wounds to the neck' and the news of his death was 'devastating' to his family