A nineteen year old man is in hospital in a serious but stable condition after his lung was punctured following a stabbing incident in Ashton under Lyne in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Officers were called to Hadfield Crescent at around 3am to reports that three men had assaulted.
A second 19-year-old man is understood to have been assaulted nearby but did not require hospital treatment. Officers believe the two incidents may be linked.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested A second 19-year-old man is understood to have been assaulted nearby but did not require hospital treatment. Officers believe the two incidents may be linked.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and theft. He remains in custody to be questioned by detectives.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, common assault, possession of a prohibited weapon and theft and has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Detective Sergeant Ian Toole, of GMP’s Tameside division, said: “This was a shocking incident which has seen the victim of the stabbing prove to be very lucky that his injuries have not been any more serious.
“We have made two arrests already in this investigation, but we are keen to hear from anybody that may have witnessed the incident or who was around the areas close to Hadfield Crescent that night – if you have any information please do get in touch.” on suspicion of assault, Section 39 assault and theft. He remains in custody to be questioned by detectives.
