A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in south Manchester.
Police responded to reports of a disturbance in Eliza Street, Hulme, at about 3.40am today (Monday, February 7).
A gunshot was fired and a 49-year-old man was stabbed, say officers.
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Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the neck.
He remains in a serious condition. No arrests have been made.
A number of residents reported hearing a 'loud bang' before police descended on the street.
A cordon was in place on Eliza Street and nearby Royce Road throughout Monday morning.
Images showed forensic officers working at the scene, while a tactical aid unit combed a patch of grass behind a block of flats.
Police left the area shortly before midday.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 3.40am on Monday 7 February 2022, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Eliza Street, Manchester.
"Enquiries have established that a firearm was discharged and a 49-year-old man was stabbed.
"Emergency services attended and the victim was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the neck. He remains in a serious condition.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact GMP on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 309 of 07/02/22.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
