BREAKING: Man in critical condition after being stabbed before two men drive off in his car

Police officers have been granted special powers to stop and search people in an area of Trafford after a man in his 50s was stabbed and robbed in a terrifying attack.

The victim suffered serious and life-threatening injuries during the incident and remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Detectives continue to search for two male suspects after the man was stabbed on Moss Lane Road in Partington before fleeing in his Ford Focus car. The serious assault took place shortly after 9pm on Friday (January 5).

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No arrests have been made and detectives are continuing an investigation into the attack, which has so far revealed that the two men fled in the direction of Central Road in the town. Due to the seriousness of the attack, officers have been granted Section 60 powers to stop and question people in the area.

These powers were granted just hours after the attack, at around 11pm, and will remain in place until tomorrow morning (January 7).

Inspector Justin Bryant of GMP’s Trafford CID, said: “We understand that incidents of this nature will cause concern in the local community, but I want to provide reassurance that this incident is believed to be isolated with no threat to the wider public.

“The local community will notice an increased police presence in the area whilst officers continue their enquiries. Local neighbourhood officers will be out patrolling the Partington area over the coming days, they are there to reassure the community and if you have any concerns, please come and speak to us.

“A scene was in place on Moss Lane and we thank the public so far for their patience.

“We have a team of detectives that are working