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Man, 20, stabbed in 'vicious attack in the middle of the street' as boy, 17, arrested

A man was stabbed in a 'vicious attack in the middle of the street' in Tameside.

The incident happened on Hulme Road in Denton at around 8.10pm on Tuesday (January 4).

Police said it is believed that three men were in a car parked up outside shops, when they were approached by three other men.

This group - who were driving a silver Hatchback - attacked the three men outside the shops.

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A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital from the scene.

He had a stab wound to his arm and a head injury, officers said.

He has now been discharged following treatment.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault, attempt robbery, and criminal damage.

GMP said he has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch, particularly anyone who might have footage of the incident.

Detective Sergeant Christopher Dean, from GMP's Tameside division, said: "This was a vicious attack in the middle of the street which could have quite easily had fatal consequences for the victim.

"We will absolutely not tolerate such violence towards members of our communities and are following all available lines of enquiry to identify all those involved.

"If you have any information at all - including dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at the time of the incident - please contact police as soon as possible."

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9262 quoting incident 2488 of 04/01/2022.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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