Residents living in the neighbourhood where a man was stabbed by three hooded men have expressed their shock at the 'awful' incident. A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed twice in a terrifying attack in Woodley in Stockport.
Uniformed police and detectives were in the area with two scenes in place in Woodley today (October 10). One cordon was placed where the man is believed to have been attacked, and another where he was found.
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Residents reported another cordon that was placed close to the Woodley Civic Hall but was later removed.
One resident says they heard 'screaming' coming from the area but did not suspect anything as that has been a 'constant' in the area, while other residents said they were shocked to hear the news of a stabbing.
Speaking to the MEN one resident said: "I went to bed at 10:30 last night and I heard screaming. I didn't think anything of it because that's been constant around here recently."
A resident who heard the news said: "Apparently he's in hospital and is 'critical' I hope he pulls through. I don't understand why people do this, it's never worth it." A shocked resident said: "This is the worst it's ever been and I've lived here for 25 years."
A worried neighbour said: "It's usually a quiet area, but it gets a bit rough the further you go. Apparently it happened last night, just awful." While another added: "When I get home I just close the door and lock myself in."
Another resident pointed to the recent 'trouble' in the area and said the incident comes as no surprise. They said: "It's not a regular occurrence but nobody's surprised. "
According to police the man was approached by three hooded men before being stabbed at the back of the Iceland store on Mill Lane. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering two stab wounds.
The man's condition has since stabilised, and he remains in hospital for treatment. Police are now appealing for information as they continue enquiries.
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.
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