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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Sophie Halle-Richards

Man in hospital with potentially life threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times in Altrincham - witnesses described teenagers 'screaming and 'crying'

A man is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Altrincham.

Police and an air ambulance were scrambled to Whitlow Avenue in Broadheath at around 4.35pm today (15 June) after reports that a man had been stabbed.

Upon arrival officers established that a man in his 20s had been stabbed 'multiple times.'

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He has been taken to hospital where he remains in a potentially life-threatening condition.

No arrests have been made and police say an investigation has been launched.

A section of Woodstock Park on Whitlow Avenue has been cordoned off by police, as they carry out their enquiries.

Emergency services at the scene on Whitlow Avenue (MEN Media)

Eye witnesses reported seeing a number of police cars in the area shortly after the incident.

Pictures from the scene show a rapid response vehicle, an incident response unit, and a police van stationed outside the park.

One witness described hearing lots of teenagers 'crying' and 'screaming.'

A spokesperson for GMP said: "Officers were called around 4.35pm today (Tuesday 15 June 2021) to a park close to Whitlow Avenue, Altrincham to a report that a male had been stabbed.

"Emergency services attended and enquiries established a man in his 20s had been stabbed multiple times.

"He has been taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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