People in Salford woke this morning to reports of yet another stabbing.
Residents who spoke to the MEN said they were shocked and worried about the number of 'awful' knife crime incidents around Greater Manchester recently.
And, for those living in areas close to the latest attack, these moments of violence are increasingly impacting on their day to day lives.
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One dog walker, about to set off for a stroll with her pet on Manchester Road, Salford, where police were called out on Sunday night (January 6), said recent incidents had left her reconsidering her plans.
She said: "It's awful isn't it, what's gotten into people?
"I'm supposed to take my dog for a walk, but I don't think I will now, I just don't feel safe anymore.
“You can’t live your life how you want to anymore.”
A neighbour, who lives on Manchester Road, explained what he saw in the wake of the stabbing.
He said: "I got up several times because I could see the flashing lights at around 4am.
"I finally got up just gone 6am and saw a load of police.
"It's awful, it really is."
Another resident added that, while the area is usually quiet, there have been similar incidents in the past: "It's usually a quiet area, but having said that, there have been some stabbings along this road in the last two years.
"It's always a sad to hear of something like that and this is no different."
A neighbour who came home late to find the scene on Manchester Road, told the MEN: "I got home late last night so I didn't see anything. I had to be escorted to my home, it's mad isn't it."
A 21-year-old man was found with stab wounds and remains in a serious condition this morning.
Manchester Road was closed in both directions for hours overnight after the serious incident.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 11pm last night (Sunday 6 February 2022), police were called to Manchester Road, Salford to reports of a stabbing.
"Emergency services attended and a 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his abdomen. He remains in hospital in a serious condition.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5194 quoting incident number 2859 of 06/02/22.
"Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
