An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked at a petrol station in Trafford.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was found injured on The Grove in Flixton at around 2am this morning (Saturday).
Police believe the man had been attacked at a Texaco petrol station on nearby Flixton Road.
The offenders are believed to have sped away from the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington.
The victim was taken to hospital with 'multiple' serious injuries.
No arrests have been made.
Officers said they do not believe it was a 'random attack'.
Photos from the scene this morning showed a large area outside a Texaco petrol station had been cordoned off.
A CSI van was parked up outside and officers stood guard.
A spokeswoman for GMP said officers have been deployed to the area.
She said: "Police are appealing for information following an attempted murder in Trafford.
"At around 2.10am on Saturday 19 September 2020, police were called by the ambulance service responding to a report of an injured man on The Grove, Flixton."
They added: "The offenders are believed to have fled the scene in a grey or silver Vauxhall Mokka in the direction of Carrington.
"The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made."
Det Insp Darren Scarr, of GMP's Trafford district, said: "This was a serious incident which has left a young man with multiple injuries. He remains in hospital but is described as being in a stable condition.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.
"We understand incidents like this cause concern within communities but I would like to offer some reassurance by saying that we do not believe this was a random attack and that extra officers are in the area."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 8567669 quoting 340 of 19/09/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
