Greater Manchester Police patrols stepped up after man shot and stabbed in Walkden

Greater Manchester Police have been stepped up patrols in the Walkden area of Salford after a man was shot and stabbed last night.

A 34 year old man was found with serious injuries on Norfolk Street at around 6:30pm last night (November 4).

He remains in a stable condition in hospital.

No arrests have yet been made by police are treating the incident as a targeted attack.

Superintendent James Ainscough of Greater Manchester Police said: “An increased presence of neighbourhood officers conducting highly visible patrols will be in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance to the local community."

“We are keen to ensure we ascertain as many details as we can about this incident, and I therefore encourage the public to get in touch with any information they can that may aid our investigation.

“I would like to reassure the local community, and send a message to those involved, that relentless work is ongoing behind the scenes to bring those responsible to justice.

“There is a scene in place on Norfolk Street and there are road closures in place whilst officers conduct initial enquiries.

“You can speak to officers on the ground, to us over the phone on 101, or report online at gmp.police.uk quoting incident number 2764 of 4/11/2023 and anyone with mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, should submit this to us.

"Or alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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