‘Gentle large’ dad killed karaoke bar assault in UK city as household pay tribute
A murder investigation has been launched after Shane Cullen, 31, was killed in a ‘shocking and violent’ attack at a karaoke bar in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, in the early hours of Saturday morning
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in a ‘violent and shocking’ early hours attack at a bar in the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne(Image: Men Media)
The family of a ‘gentle giant’ dad murdered in an assault at a karaoke bar in Tameside have shared a moving tribute to him.
A murder investigation was launched after a man in his 30s was fatally injured in a ‘shocking and violent’ attack at the Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar on Bow Street in Ashton-under-Lyne at around 2.40am on Saturday (July 11). The man was tragically declared dead at the scene.
He has now been identified by his family as Shane Cullen. Mr Cullen, 31, leaves behind a young daughter. In a tribute, Shane’s family said: “I don’t know how to put into words that my first born has been taken away from his little girl, his brothers, myself and his dad, and his girlfriend Chelsea – who thought the world of him.
“Shane was a big, gentle giant who wouldn’t hurt anyone. Has was a good dad, son and brother. He will be sadly missed.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
“All our hearts are broken and can never be fixed. Shane was a joker, always having the last laugh. He was very outgoing, loved to be out rather than stay in. He loved getting involved with outdoor activities with his daughter.
“He was a great dad, caring and loving. His family is broken and can never be put back together. Shane would have a smile to light up the room. I hoped it didn’t have to come to this.
“Shane was taken from us much too soon. Rest in peace Shane, we love you.”
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and assault in the wake of a deadly attack. He remains in custody today (Monday), according to a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police.
Detectives are of the opinion that the attack was an ‘isolated’ incident, posing ‘no wider risk to the community’. The proprietors of the karaoke bar have decided to voluntarily shut the venue until further notice.
The establishment on Bow Street, formerly known as Olivers Bar, expressed its ‘great sadness’ over the incident in a Facebook post.
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