Man fighting for life after being stabbed following car crash in Middleton

Emergency services rushed to Rochdale Road on Monday night

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 30th Jul 2024

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed following a crash in Middleton.

At around 8:30pm on Monday 29 July, police were called to initial reports of a road traffic collision on Rochdale Road.

When emergency services arrived, they found a man with stab wounds.

The victim was rushed to hospital, where he remains with injuries believed to be life-threatening.

A cordon is still in place at the scene as an investigation into the incident continues.

On Monday, Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Rochdale Road in Middleton, Rochdale at around 8:30pm tonight to initial reports of a road traffic collision.

"Officers arrived and found a man with stab wounds and is currently receiving treatment for what is believed to be life-threatening injuries. A scene remains in place whilst detectives continue to conduct enquiries."

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