Police scrambled after reports of stabbing outside row of shops

A row of shops and takeaways in Whitefield was cordoned off by police following a reported stabbing.

Officers were called to reports of a section 18 assault on Albert Road, off Ribble Drive, last Thursday evening (March 23). The Manchester Evening News understands that at least one person was stabbed in the incident.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said no-one was seriously injured. No arrests have been made.

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No further details have been released at this stage by the force. Eyewitness reported seeing police tape around the row of businesses on Thursday night, with officers stationed at the scene.

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