Bury Market stabbing puts three people in hospital as emergency services swarm town centre

Three people have been rushed to hospital after a reported stabbing in Bury town centre this afternoon (March 11). Police and paramedics have descended on Murray Road, near to Bury Market where a large cordon remains in place.

Three victims have been raced to hospital from the scene after an air ambulance was scrambled. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

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An investigation has been launched into the serious incident. No arrests have yet been made, police said.

In a statement this afternoon, a GMP spokesperson said: “Greater Manchester Police are still responding to an incident on Murray Road, Bury.

“Officers remain at the scene to conduct further enquiries into what is believed to be a stabbing.

“The extent of the injuries sustained by three victims are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening.

“No arrests have been made at this time.

“Anyone with information that may help is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1338 of 11/03/2024."