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Man fighting for life after being stabbed following ‘disturbance’

Man suffering from 'life threatening' injuries after stabbing <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Man suffering from 'life threatening' injuries after stabbing (Image: Google)

A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Whitefield on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to Harleck Avenue at around 5pm after reports of a disturbance.

Police say they found a man with injuries "consistent" from being stabbed.

His injuries are "believed to life-threatening".

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: “At around 5pm on Tuesda, November 22, GMP were called to reports of a disturbance at Harlech Street, Whitefield.

“Officers have attended the scene and a man was found with injuries consistent with a bladed article.

“Emergency services attended the scene, and the man was taken to hospital for injuries which are believed to be life-threatening.

“An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances.”

The incident comes just a day after a major incident in Prestwich when shots were fired and a car set on fire in a targeted attack.

Read more: 'Shots fired' in Prestwich and car set on fire on Heys Road