Man arrested over ‘life-changing’ Walkden stabbing

Greater Manchester Police were called to an address on Manchester Road at around 8.15am on Friday, September 4, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended and found a man in his late 20s with injuries consistent with a stabbing.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have now confirmed that while the victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, they have been assessed as life-changing.

Police were called on Friday morning (Image: Phil Taylor)

In an update, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “The victim has sustained life-changing injuries, although these are not believed to be life-threatening.

“One man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.”

The arrested man remains in police custody for questioning.

Emergency services remained at the scene throughout much of Friday as investigators carried out enquiries and gathered evidence.

A police cordon was in place for several hours along Manchester Road while officers worked in the area.

The incident was reported on Manchester Road, Walkden (Image: Phil Taylor)

Detectives previously said they did not believe anyone else had been involved in the incident.

Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or via gmp.police.uk, quoting log 565 of September 4, 2026.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.