Police appeal for witnesses after man in his 30s stabbed in early hours 'disturbance'

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Levenshulme. Emergency services were scrambled to Stockport Road, by 'The Levenshulme' pub, at around 2am this morning (Saturday December 3) following a 'disturbance'.

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries 'consistent with a bladed article being used'. Another man - in his 40s - was arrested on suspicion of assault, violent disorder, and possession of bladed article and remains in police custody for questioning.

Officers are now asking for anyone who was in Stockport Road at the time of the incident to come forward. They are also asking for CCTV footage, mobile phone footage or any other images that could help with their investigation.

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that extra officers remain at the scene this evening. A force spokesman said: "At around 2am this morning (Saturday 3 November) GMP were called to reports of a disturbance at Stockport Road, Levenshulme.

A window at the pub was smashed (Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

NWAS also attended the scene and a male in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries that are consistent with a bladed article being used. His injuries are not thought to be life changing.

"A member of the public, a male in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of assault, violent disorder, and possession of bladed article and remains in police custody for questioning. Staff at the premises are assisting officers with their enquiries.

"GMP are appealing to members of the public who were on Stockport Road or around the area around 2am this morning.

"If anyone has any information at all including CCTV footage, mobile footage or images that could assist our enquiries, please contact GMP on 101 referencing incident number 255 of 3/12/22 or report information via the GMP website. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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