The man in his 20s is receiving treatment in hospital
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in Salford.
Armed police were seen swarming Manchester Road, in the Linnyshaw area of Walkden, following the incident at around 8:15am this morning (Friday, September 4).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers attended following a report of a stabbing at an address on the street.
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They said they found a man in his late 20s with injuries ‘consistent with a stabbing.’
He was taken to hospital and is currently in a life-threatening condition, the force said.
“No arrests have been made at this stage and investigations are ongoing” they said in a statement.
“We are appealing for information or any CCTV, Dashcam, or Ring doorbell footage to be shared with us, you can do that by contacting us via 101 or at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 565 of 04/09/2026″ they added.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
A cordon has remained in place on the stretch of road outside the Sim-Son convenience store throughout the day.
The Manchester Evening News understands the incident is however unrelated to the store.
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