The Mirror
·Jul 2026
Family's heartbreaking tribute to dad killed in karaoke bar attack as murder arrest made
A 31-year-old man, Shane Cullen, was killed in a violent attack at the Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne, prompting a murder investigation. His family paid emotional tribute, describing him as a gentle and devoted father. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and assault and remains in custody. Police say the incident was isolated, while the bar has temporarily closed. Officers continue to appeal for information from the public.