LIVE: Man 'shot and stabbed' as Greater Manchester Police close off road - latest updates

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man is believed to have been shot and stabbed in a 'targeted' attack in Salford. Officers were called to Norfolk Street in Walkden at about 6.30pm yesterday.

Greater Manchester Police said a 34-year-old man was rushed to hospital after suffering stab wounds and a 'suspected gunshot injury'.

The man remains in hospital and in a 'serious but stable condition'. No arrests have been made.

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Police believe the incident was a 'targeted' attack.

Follow the latest updates in our blog below from our reporter at the scene.

Crime scene investigators are putting on their suits ready to inspect the cordoned off area. Norfolk St is part of a new-build estate beside some warehouses and businesses in Walkden @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/2LNIXMMqm0

We’re here in Norfolk St in Walkden this morning, crime scene investigators have just arrived after a 34yo man was short and stabbed last night @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/rUjWACvI16

Norfolk Street is still closed in both directions as the investigation continues.

One nearby resident told the M.E.N: "There's been been police cars outside there on and off for three or four weeks, then tonight this has happened. It's a nice place, these are expensive flats and houses.

"My daughter's panicking. I asked the police what happened but they wouldn't say."

Superintendent James Ainscough of GMP said: "An increased presence of neighbourhood officers conducting highly visible patrols will be in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance to the local community. We are keen to ensure we ascertain as many details as we can about this