Man in his 20s in 'serious' condition in hospital after stabbing horror

A man aged in his 20s was in a 'serious but stable' condition in hospital today after a stabbing Images from the scene in Cheetham Hill, north Manchester, show forensic evidence tents up on a communal plot of grass outside a row of homes.

Emergency services were called to Albert Fildes Walk and Greenland Street in Cheetham Hill at 10.30pm on Saturday night after a reported stabbing.

The man, who hasn't been named, was taken to hospital, where police said he remained today in a 'serious but stable' condition. No arrests have been made, but police patrols have been stepped up across the area.

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Forensic investigators and detectives remained at the scene on Sunday, with police cordons in place.

One resident at the scene said: "There are two police cars and two vans still here. There appears to be three tents, two big blue ones and one smaller white tent.

"It is in a front garden almost, like a communal garden."

Greater Manchester Police has now issued an appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as a matter of urgency.

In a statement, GMP said: "At around 10.30pm last night (Saturday 14 December 2024), we were called to reports of a stabbing on Albert Fildes Walk in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

"Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital and remains there in a stable but serious condition. No arrests have been made at this stage.

"A scene has been established while officers conduct initial enquiries. Additional officers are in the area, if you have any concerns at all, please don't hesitate to speak to them. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 3395 of 14/12/2024."

The area is off Halliwell Lane and Highfield Street, near to Mandley Park. There have been no reports of any further injuries.

No further details have been revealed.