Man injured in Whalley Range stabbing
GMP have now launched an investigation
A man has been injured in a suspected stabbing in Whalley Range.
Police and other emergency services rushed to the scene at a block of flats on Withington Road at around 8pm last night.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Greater Manchester Police have now launched an investigation, with crime scene investigators still at the scene this morning.
Detective Inspector Leanne Gibb said: "Our officers are hard at work at the scene establishing the full circumstances surrounding this incident. This was a nasty attack and we are determined to apprehend the person responsible.
"I want to reassure the local community that we believe this to have been an isolated incident and here is no wider risk to the public. We have deployed officers to the scene to assist with enquiries and if you have any concerns I would urge you to speak to them."
Anyone with information can contact GMP on 101 quoting incident number 3139 of 5/5/24."