The local community has turned to social media to express their shock as police responded to reports of an assault incident in Middleton.
A man sustained 'life-threatening' injuries following an assault at Middleton Shopping Centre.
Paramedics and forensic experts were at Middleton Shopping Centre where the incident occurred. According to reports, the incident took place in the shopping centre's toilets. It was indicated that the man was stabbed, although this information has not been verified.
Greater Manchester Police said the man was rushed to hospital from the scene with 'life-threatening injuries'. No arrests have been made.
Investigations into the incident are currently underway. Emergency services were reportedly present throughout the shopping center yesterday afternoon, including police, paramedics, and forensic officers at the scene.
The shopping center subsequently reported that the toilets were 'out of service' for the duration of the evening, although it remains uncertain if this was related.
According to one witness, there was a significant police presence, while another witness reported seeing a man being quickly taken on a stretcher to an ambulance outside the Edgar Wood pub.
Another individual shared: "I happened to be passing by when a second ambulance arrived with sirens blaring, and paramedics quickly took him out on a stretcher. It's a frightening world we are currently living in."
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 3.50pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 6 August 2024), we were called to reports of an assault at Middleton Shopping Centre. Officers found a man with serious injuries.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were described as life-threatening. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing." The police are requesting that anyone with information to contact them quoting reference number 2235 of 06/08/24. Call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Follow Manchester Today on Facebook, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Newsdesk@ManchesterToday.org.uk
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