A man in his 40s has been left with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed twice in a terrifying attack by three hooded men, says Greater Manchester Police. The men ran from the scene of the stabbing, with police launching a hunt for the culprits.
Police were called shortly after midnight on Monday, October 10, to reports that a man had been attacked.
The man was approached by three hooded men before being stabbed at the back of the Iceland store on Mill Lane, investigations by detectives suggest so far. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering two stab wounds.
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The man's condition has since stabilised, and he remains in hospital for treatment. Police are now appealing for information as they continue enquiries.
Two scenes have been in place in Woodley today - one where the man is believed to have been attacked, another where he was found.
A cordon will remain in place, according to the force.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "We’re appealing for information after a stabbing in Stockport overnight left a man in his 40s hospitalised.
"We were called shortly after midnight earlier today (10 October) to a report that a man had been attacked near the shopping precinct in the Woodley area of the town. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering two stab wounds.
"Thankfully his condition has since stabilised, and he remains in hospital for treatment. Enquiries by detectives from Stockport CID so far suggest that the man was approached by three hooded men before being stabbed at the back of the Iceland store on Mill Lane.
"The offenders are then believed to have run across the railway bridge from Mill Lane towards a grassed area connecting Woodstock Road, Woodstock Crescent, and Hollyhouse Drive.
"We’re particularly keen to speak to anyone in that area who may have doorbell or dash-cam footage as we continue to try and get a better understanding of the circumstances of the incident and who may be responsible. After being injured the victim made his way to as far as Hyde Road before we were called.
"Two scenes have been in place where we believe the man was attacked and where he was found. Forensic searches continue to take place in the local area this afternoon and the cordon will remain in place during that time.
"We are patrolling the area and are engaging with the community and local businesses and thank everyone for their cooperation and patience so far."
Anyone with information or concerns are asked to approach us at the scene or get in touch via our LiveChat facility on www.gmp.police.uk or by calling 0161 856 9821 quoting incident 8 of 10/10/2022.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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