LIVE updates: Man stabbed and two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident in Leigh

One man has been taken to hospital and two others arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Leigh.

Police were called to Siddow Common in Leigh just before 7pm this evening.

There were subsequently a number of large police cordons in place as officers responded to the serious incident.

Images from the cordon showed a large emergency services presence, including police cars, an air ambulance vehicle, and a police van.

Police activity seems to be centred on Cecil street but there are cordons at the entrance to three roads.

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Forensics appear to be taking pictures and swabs from a doorway outside a property on the street. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/nPsDIo0LYt

Forensics in white suits have now arrived and are inspecting the ground with torches for evidence outside a row of homes @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/tEvfmZT7ig

At 6:50pm this evening, we were called to Siddow Common in Leigh to reports that a man had been stabbed.

Emergency services attended, and a man in his 30s was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Two men in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in police custody for questioning.

A GMP spokesperson said: “We are piecing together the information that is available to us and our enquiries into how and why this happened continue.

“With what we know so far, we do not believe that there is a threat to the wider community in Leigh. However, we understand that an incident of this nature will concern residents. You will see additional officers in the area while we manage the scene and speak to the community, if you have any questions, or would like to share some