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Man killed in karaoke bar was 'gentle giant'

News imageGMP Shane Cullen, with an ginger beard and close-cropped hair, smiles for the cameraGMP
Shane Cullen's family say he was a "gentle giant" and he would be "sadly missed"

The family of a man who was killed in a "violent and shocking" attack at a karaoke bar have said their "hearts are broken".

Shane Cullen, 31, died at Blues bar in Ashton-under-Lyne at about 02:40 BST on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said.

He was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

In a tribute, Cullen's mother said: "Shane was a big, gentle giant who wouldn't hurt anyone."

"He was a good dad, son and brother. He will be sadly missed," she said.

"All our hearts are broken and can never be fixed.

"Shane would have a smile to light up the room."

Their family was "broken" and could "never be put back together", his mother added.

News imagePolice tape cordon around a red Corsa car parked outside a bar with the sign in graffiti saying 'Blues'. A CSI police officer wearing white personal protective equipment (PPE) is standing in the entrance holding the front door open by its handle.
Police were called to reports of an assault at Blues bar on Bow Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, in the early hours of the morning

Det Supt Ian McNabb said: "This is was a violent and shocking attack that tragically took the life of a young man."

He appealed for any witnesses or anyone with "footage from the area that may support our enquiries" to come forwards.

Blues on Bow Street is a cabaret and karaoke bar which opened in February.

It opens five nights a week with cabaret and drag acts as well as karaoke.

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