Police cordon off street in stabbing as male left with 'life-changing' injury

A male has been left with a 'life-changing injury' after a stabbing on a busy street in Tameside.

Police descended on Manchester Road in Denton amid reports of a 'disturbance' just before 11pm last night (Monday, October 14). A male was stabbed in the incident, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said.

He suffered a 'potentially life-changing leg injury'. No arrests have been made, with an investigation now underway into the stabbing.

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Eyewitnesses reported seeing a stretch of Manchester Road taped off last night as police and paramedics responded. The cordon was in place into the early hours, near the road's junction with Stockport Road.

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Manchester Road in Denton at 10:49pm yesterday (Monday 14 October). A male was stabbed and suffered a potentially life-changing leg injury.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. Officers are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward and assist their investigation.

"Anyone with information, dash cam or CCTV footage to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 3671 of 14/10/24. Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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