Police Investigate Death of Adrian Brown

May 9, 2026, 15:05
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Introduction

Police in Manchester are looking for a killer. A man died on May 8.

Main Body

Adrian Brown was a musician. Someone stabbed him on Raby Street at 11:00 p.m. He went to the hospital, but he died. Police closed the street. They put up a tent. Experts looked for clues on the ground. Police arrested a young man. He is 18 years old. Police talked to him on May 9. Police are now helping the family.

Conclusion

The 18-year-old man is in jail. Police are still working on the case.

Learning

🕒 Past vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from then (past) to now (present). This is the key to A2 speaking.

The Past (Finished)

  • Died → happened on May 8.
  • Closed → happened after the crime.
  • Talked → happened on May 9.

The Present (Happening now)

  • Are looking → police are still searching.
  • Are helping → police are currently with the family.
  • Is in jail → his current location.

Quick Rule: The 'ED' Sound Many words here end in -ed to show the past. Stabbed, Closed, Arrested.

Word Swap Instead of saying "a man who is 18," we can say "an 18-year-old man."

  • 18 years old →\rightarrow 18-year-old

Vocabulary Learning

investigate (v.)
to look into something carefully to find out the truth
Example:The police investigate the crime scene.
clue (n.)
an item or piece of information that helps solve a problem
Example:The detective found a clue in the hallway.
tent (n.)
a temporary shelter made of fabric and poles
Example:Police set up a tent near the street.
arrested (v.)
to take someone into custody because they are suspected of a crime
Example:The suspect was arrested after the evidence.
family (n.)
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:The police spoke to the family about the incident.
hospital (n.)
a place where people receive medical treatment
Example:He was taken to the hospital after the attack.
case (n.)
an investigation or legal action concerning a crime
Example:The case is still open.
jail (n.)
a place where people are kept as punishment for a crime
Example:The arrested man will be sent to jail.