Police have launched an investigation after a man was rushed to hospital with stab wounds in a residential area of Stockport.
Police Descend on Stockport Street
Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to Belmont Street in Heaton Norris, Stockport, in the early hours of Saturday, December 20, 2025. The emergency response followed reports of a violent incident, with police swiftly securing the scene.
Victim Hospitalised with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
A man was found at the location with injuries consistent with a stabbing. He received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Authorities have confirmed that his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The exact circumstances leading to the man's wounds remain unclear at this stage. Police have not disclosed how the injuries were inflicted and are working to establish a full sequence of events. Forensic examinations are likely to be ongoing in the area as part of the inquiry.
Ongoing Investigation into Knife Crime
This incident adds to the ongoing concern about knife crime in communities across Greater Manchester and the wider UK. Local residents can expect to see a continued police presence in the vicinity of Belmont Street as detectives conduct house-to-house enquiries and review any available CCTV footage.
Greater Manchester Police are urging anyone with information, who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant dashcam or doorbell footage, to come forward to assist their investigation.
