A man remains in a critical condition after being stabbed in an alleyway in what police have described as a 'senseless act of violence'.
Emergency services attended the scene of the attack, that occurred at a passageway between Kingsway Park and Skye Road in Urmston, on Monday evening (June 19) following reports that a man had been stabbed.
The victim, in his 20s, was rushed to hospital from the scene by paramedics with serious injuries and underwent surgery. He remains in a critical but stable condition.
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Officers later arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, but he has since been released on police bail with investigations continuing.
People living nearby spoke to the Manchester Evening News on Tuesday after the quiet residential street became a huge crime scene, with a cordon erected and officers remaining at the scene throughout the morning.
“We’ve never had anything like this,” said Michael Hickey, who has lived on Skye Road for 51 years. “It’s pretty quiet. On the other hand, we do know it goes on. It’s a passageway where a bit of drug dealing goes on."
“I heard the sirens,” added Paul Motteshead. “I went out later on and it was taped off.”
Police are now continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to the incident. Detective Inspector Leah Hazlehurst of Trafford CID said: “This was a senseless act of violence against a young man. We are currently following all lines of enquiry, and no matter how small you think the information may be, it could prove vital to the investigation."
Anyone with information – or CCTV, doorbell footage, dashcam footage – is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7525, 0161 856 4081 or 101, quoting log 3038 of 19/06/2023. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
