Police have taped off a road in Bury this afternoon after an 18-year-old man suffered ‘life-changing’ stab wound injuries.
Large numbers of officers have been seen on and surrounding Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield as Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they have arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the arm, the force said.
Eyewitnesses also reported seeing an air ambulance land at St Bernadettes Primary School nearby. A number of emergency vehicles including ambulances and police vehicles remain on the scene.
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GMP said a scene remains in place while enquiries continue.
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‘We’re normally a quiet estate’
One resident on Abingdon Avenue said: “There’s been multiple incidents around here recently but we’re normally a quiet estate. Makes you wonder what is going on” @MENnewsdesk
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
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Cordon will remain in place overnight
Our reporter at the scene understands the cordon will remain in place overnight as police work to conduct their investigations.
The cordon on Sawley Avenue, Abingdon Avenue and surrounding side streets is expected to be in place overnight @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dj7aVUV2Wh
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
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More pictures as police search inside cordon
Pictures from the scene show a heavy police presence inside the cordon tonight.
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Police search scene
Police can be seen using torches to search within the cordon.
Police can be seen searching within the cordon @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/5h6Aojxgun
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
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Local councillor reacts
Councillor Joan Grimshaw, who represents the ward of Unsworth in Whitefield, has told the Manchester Evening News she is ‘shocked’ by the incident.
“I’m in absolute shock,” she said. “This a very quiet, lovely area.”
She added anyone in the area who is impacted or worried by the incident can speak to her at any time.
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Tent visible inside cordon
A tent is visible inside the cordon on Sawley Avenue.
On Sawley Avenue, in Whitefield, a tent and two police cars are visible within the cordon @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/c6mKtj6r2t
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
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Cordon borders primary school
The cordon is located next to a primary school.
The cordon on Abingdon Avenue is next to St Bernadette’s Primary School in Whitefield @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/TeVPUCcjwn
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
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More pictures from the scene
Pictures show a large police presence at the scene on Abingdon Avenue.
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Reporter Maisie Lawton is on the scene
Our reporter Maisie is now on the scene.
I’m here on Abingdon Avenue, in Whitefield where GMP have put a cordon in place from a reporter incident @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/NkT3Tlfn8s
— Maisie Lawton (@Maisielawton13) March 28, 2024
KEY EVENT
BREAKING: Man suffers ‘life-threatening injuries’ after stabbing
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: At around 5.05pm today (Thursday 28 March 2024), officers were called to reports of a disturbance on Abingdon Avenue, Whitefield.
It has been established that an 18-year-old man has been stabbed in his arm. The victim has been taken to hospital with injuries that are described as life-threatening.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in police custody.
Enquiries are ongoing at this stage and a scene remains in place while in officers continue their investigations.
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‘Around 10 police vehicles on scene’
Eyewitnesses report seeing ‘around 10 police vehicles’ on the scene this evening.
We are still awaiting a statement from GMP on the exact nature of the incident.
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Alleys surrounding Abingdon Ave taped off
The M.E.N understands a number of alleys surrounding Abingdon Ave and Malton Ave have also been taped off by police.
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Large police presence on Abingdon Avenue
Good evening. There is a large police presence on Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield this evening as officers have taped off the road.
Eyewitnesses also report seeing an air ambulance land at St Bernadettes Primary School nearby.
We have a reporter on the way to the scene and will bring you the latest updates in this blog. Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.