An eighteen year old man has been arrested on attempted murder after a 44-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe late on Tuesday night
Initial enquiries suggest that the victim was attacked by a male carrying a bladed weapon and received significant injuries to his back and neck. The offender then made off from the scene after committing the offence.
The victim attempted to run away and was located a short distance away by a member of the public near to the Parish of St Thomas and St John church on New Church Street in Radcliffe and subsequently the emergency services were called to scene.
Detective Inspector Kenneth Blain of GMP’s Bury district said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim and his loved ones at this difficult time, and we will continue to support him and his loved ones throughout our enquiries and the investigation.
“We believe this incident is a targeted attack and therefore poses no wider risk to the public. However, I know this incident will likely come as a shock to those in the local community of Radcliffe and the wider Bury community.
“We are working around the clock to ensure that we secure justice for the victim of this horrific attack and that the individual responsible for this callous attack is removed from our streets.
“Our enquires are still very much ongoing and we would like to appeal to members of the public who live in the local area who have CCTV, doorbell footage or have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the hours leading up to this incident to please contact us immediately.
“Your information no matter how small could be vital in piecing together what happened and securing justice for the victim of this attack.”
