Horror stabbing
TWO men are critically hurt in hospital after a horrific double stabbing.
The incident is believed to have taken place in Moorclose, Middleton, police said.
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“If anyone has any information at all that could assist police with their enquiries, do not hesitate to get in touch.
“The smallest piece of ofinformationinformationcouldcouldbe be vital in helping us to piece together the exact circumstances of this attack and identify those responsible.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4668, quoting incident number 516 of 12/07/21.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity charitycrimestopperscrimestopperson0800 on5550800111. 555 111.