Man stabbed in Littleborough during early morning fight

Date published: 28 September 2021


A man in his 20s has received minor injuries after being stabbed following a fight in Littleborough this morning (Tuesday 28 September). 

Police were called at around 4.30am this morning (28 September) to a report of a stabbing on Whalley Avenue in Littleborough, Rochdale.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in hospital receiving treatment. 

Two other men, aged 26 and 30 years, were later arrested by police on suspicion of assault. One man is in hospital, while the other remains in custody for questioning. 

A further male, aged 22 years, was arrested on suspicion of affray. He is in police custody. 

A spokesperson for GMP said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident."

Anyone with any information - including dashcam or CCTV footage - is advised to contact police via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk quoting incident 356-280921 or by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.

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