Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Trafford stabbing

A man has suffered life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester.

Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault shortly after 9pm on Friday 5th January on Moss Lane in Partington.

A man in his 50s suffered serious and life-threatening stab injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains for treatment.

Detectives believe that two men fled the scene after taking the victim’s car, a Ford Focus, in the direction of Central Road.

No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries remain ongoing.

A Section 60 order - granting officers additional search powers - was in place until earlier today (Sunday 7th January).

Inspector Justin Bryant from Greater Manchester Police said:

“We understand that incidents of this nature will cause concern in the local community, but I want to provide reassurance that this incident is believed to be isolated with no threat to the wider public.

“The local community will notice an increased police presence in the area whilst officers continue their enquiries. Local neighbourhood officers will be out patrolling the Partington area over the coming days, they are there to reassure the community and if you have any concerns, please come and speak to us.

“A scene was in place on Moss Lane and we thank the public so far for their patience.

“We have a team of detectives that are working to piece together a timeline of events leading up to this incident and we appeal to members of the public for information and any CCTV, Video or dashcam footage they may have to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Anyone with concerns should speak with officers in the area, or if you have any information which may assist the investigation, please contact 101 or report through our LiveChat Facility on gmp.police.uk quoting log 3253 of 5 January 2024.”

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