LIVE: Man suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after stabbing on residential street in Bury

Police have taped off a road in Bury this afternoon after an 18-year-old man suffered 'life-changing' stab wound injuries.

Large numbers of officers have been seen on and surrounding Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield as Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they have arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the arm, the force said.

Eyewitnesses also reported seeing an air ambulance land at St Bernadettes Primary School nearby. A number of emergency vehicles including ambulances and police vehicles remain on the scene.

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GMP said a scene remains in place while enquiries continue.

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A second tent has been erected inside the cordon this evening. Officers previously said they expect Abingdon Avenue to remain taped off overnight.

On Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield two tents have been put up within the cordon now @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/KOucIRdWwx

One resident on Abingdon Avenue said: “There’s been multiple incidents around here recently but we’re normally a quiet estate. Makes you wonder what is going on” @MENnewsdesk

Our reporter at the scene understands the cordon will remain in place overnight as police work to conduct their investigations.

The cordon on Sawley Avenue, Abingdon Avenue and surrounding side streets is expected to be in place overnight @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dj7aVUV2Wh

Pictures from the scene show a heavy police presence inside the cordon tonight.

Police can be seen using torches to search within the cordon.

Police can be seen searching within the cordon @MENnewsdesk