A man who was arrested after a stabbing in Failsworth has been released on bail, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to Field Street just before 8am on Sunday morning (May 14) to 'reports of concern for the welfare' of a man.
The man - aged in his 40s - was rushed to hospital from the scene. He suffered 'life-changing' injuries to his wrist after being stabbed.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community In an update issued this morning, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said he had since been released on bail with conditions.
Following the incident, a cordon was set up on Field Street as forensic officers scoured the area for evidence. Officers later set up a second cordon more than two miles away on Heron Street, where at least 38 evidence markers could be seen around the car park of Mill View Court.