Police are investigating after a second man was stabbed in Oldham in 24 hours, with increased stopping and search powers in the area.
The attack took place on Minton Street, Glodwick, where police were called at approximately 1:35 this afternoon (Sunday, May 29).
A man has been taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police are still trying to locate the offender, but say they believe it was a targeted attack.
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Police described the stabbings as “shocking and serious” and warned that such violence would not be tolerated.
Stopping and search powers in the area have increased due to incidents, meaning they have the power to stop and search anyone in downtown Glodwick or Oldham until 7am tomorrow (Monday 30 May).
It comes after a man was stabbed outside an Oldham courier house in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police have since arrested a 31-year-old man for questioning.
Detective Superintendent Kate Atton of the Oldham District of the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: “We have seen such a shocking and serious act of violence this weekend that has involved the use of a Oldham streets and this will not be tolerated.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward (Image: Spotted Oldham, Facebook)
“As long as an investigation continues to understand the circumstances behind it, and the person responsible, we are also determined to do everything in our power to prevent further such incidents in our city.
“That’s why higher stop and search powers have been introduced in the Glodwick area and downtown to allow officers to prevent anyone carrying weapons from walking through our streets.”
Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward.
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