Forensics scour street for evidence after man, 20, stabbed in horror attack

Forensics were seen scouring a residential street for evidence after a 20-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday night (October 24).

A major police scene was put in place on Duke Street and St John's Court following reports of a 'serious assault'. The Manchester Evening News understands he was stabbed.

Emergency crews were called out to the incident at around 4pm. Multiple cordons were put in place, with crime scene investigator vans (CSI) and multiple police cars blocking the road.

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Officers remained stationed at each end of the cordon amid investigations late into Thursday evening, as forensics officers in white suits were spotted with torches scouring the scene, with evidence markers also placed in the road.

One resident claimed there had been repeated issues with crime and drug dealing in the area, as she said: "There are always drug dealings going on at the side of my house. It's awful."

Another person, who lives on Duke Street, said: "Seeing the police is no surprise. I’m not shocked. There’s always something going on round here - it’s getting worse."

Multiple police vehicles remained at the scene throughout the evening, as officers were also speaking to nearby residents and carrying out local enquiries. No arrests have been made in connection with the attack.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: At around 4pm today (24 October 2024), we responded to reports of a serious assault in the St John's Court area of Radcliffe.

"Shortly after, a man aged 20 was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Officers are currently on the scene and enquiries are ongoing."