A teenager has been hospitalised following a targeted stabbing in Bury, Greater Manchester, sparking a police investigation into the violent incident.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of an assault on Saturday evening. The victim, whose age has not been officially confirmed but is believed to be in his late teens, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are treating the attack as targeted and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Sarah Jones stated: "This was a shocking incident that has left a young man with life-changing injuries. We believe this was a targeted attack and are following several lines of enquiry."
Community Shock
Local residents expressed their concern about the incident, with one shopkeeper describing the area as "normally quiet" and saying the attack had "shaken everyone up". Community leaders have called for calm while the investigation continues.
Rising Knife Crime Concerns
This latest incident comes amid growing concerns about knife crime across Greater Manchester. Statistics show a 12% increase in serious youth violence across the region in the past year.
Police have increased patrols in the area and are working with local youth services to prevent further violence. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
