Teenager stabbed on Oldham Road

Date published: 04 January 2021


An 18-year-old suffered head and leg injuries after being stabbed on Oldham Road on Saturday evening (2 January).

Police were called just after 7pm to Oldham Road, Rochdale to a report that a man had been stabbed.

Officers attended and enquiries established an 18-year-old man had been approached by two males before being assaulted with a knife.

The victim was taken to hospital with injuries to his head and leg. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4668 quoting incident number 1866 of 02/01/21.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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